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HF53 NLP

2003 Perodua Kenari

Grey Petrol 959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,370 mi
Last recorded52,370 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 NLP
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,370 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 52,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted aim free of charge (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted aim free of charge (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,541 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear trailing arm bushes and bushes damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 50,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 48,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Mirror insecure

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,446 miles

Rear Exhaust pipe corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Nearside front cracking/worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both bump stops deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,903 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,673 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,709 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 31,632 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 31,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 24,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,338 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 8,931 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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HF53 NLP is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Grey with a 959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HF53 NLP, 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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HF53 NLP is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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