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HX53 JLU

2003 Perodua Kelisa

Yellow Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,502 mi
Last recorded49,502 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kelisa34,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 JLU
MakePerodua
ModelKelisa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 49,502 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 49,502 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 46,841 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 46,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 going rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,126 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wheel trims

Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2019 40,615 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section within clip, covered by trim (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 40,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,502 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,169 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,823 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 33,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,953 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,420 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,977 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres treads split

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 4 Nov 2013 25,977 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres treads split

front brakes slight bind

n/s/f tyre 3mm

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,757 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,418 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,840 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 16,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,577 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,389 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 11,756 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 11,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,485 miles

How Reliable is the Perodua Kelisa?

Based on 32,272 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,248
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 753
Brake pipe excessively corroded 517
Headlamp aim too low 411
position lamp(s) not working 384
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HX53 JLU is a 2003 Perodua Kelisa in Yellow with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Perodua Kelisa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 34,694 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 Kelisa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 JLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Kelisa typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Perodua Kelisa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX53 JLU is a 2003 Perodua Kelisa, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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