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HW54 AUJ

2004 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,492 mi
Last recorded46,492 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Perodua Kenari34,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 AUJ
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 46,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 46,367 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 46,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 46,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,976 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 45,976 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,279 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 45,272 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,048 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 41,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre gas age cracks.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,757 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 33,683 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 24,272 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,282 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 5 Oct 2011 22,281 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,775 miles

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil level low

front wiper blades deteriorated

offside front tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 29 Oct 2010 19,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil level low

front wiper blades deteriorated

offside front tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 19 Oct 2009 17,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,173 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 10,754 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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HW54 AUJ is a 2004 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 34,577 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 HW54 AUJ, 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 22 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW54 AUJ is a 2004 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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