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FJ53 NFC

2003 Perodua Kenari

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,903 mi
Last recorded37,903 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NFC
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2013 37,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,903 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,754 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,668 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2011 37,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,361 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 35,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,111 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 24,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,274 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 19,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,851 miles

How Reliable is the Perodua Kenari?

Based on 26,232 MOT tests across 1,981 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,399
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 570
Stop lamp not working 453
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 395
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FJ53 NFC is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 36,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Perodua Kenari fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 NFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Kenari typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ53 NFC registered?

FJ53 NFC is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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