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GU52 ZNE

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,987 mi
Last recorded52,987 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 ZNE
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 52,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,943 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,207 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 51,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 49,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,051 miles

Both rear outer sill s coroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,697 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,098 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 42,098 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,270 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,847 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 28,670 miles

both offside rear plus nearside rear bump stops insecure from bondings

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 22,782 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 16,684 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 16,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,818 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,834 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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GU52 ZNE is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU52 ZNE, 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 GU52 ZNE registered?

GU52 ZNE is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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