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KE03 KXS

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

22,973 mi
Last recorded22,973 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 KXS
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2022 22,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short and long. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak [also worn bushes.] (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail power steering. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm thickness. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 22,403 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both cracked. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm thickness. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 21,967 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively belts cracked. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 21,967 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively belts cracked. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracked

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 21,246 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Yellow marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,224 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

eml light on

under body components surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 19,233 miles

EML on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,283 miles

EML illuminated on dashboard

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 18,283 miles

EML illuminated on dashboard

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 17,211 miles

Engine management light on dash

N/s/f wiper split

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,211 miles

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

Engine management light on dash

N/s/f wiper split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 15,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,888 miles

engine managment light is displayed on

rear seats facing down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,962 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 6,961 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 3,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 167 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 2 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 13,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,761 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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KE03 KXS is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KE03 KXS, 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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KE03 KXS is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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