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MX51 XFZ

2001 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Perodua Kenari44,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 XFZ
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,880 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,028 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 77,028 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 76,977 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,875 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 71,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,772 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,772 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,747 miles

fuel pipes contain corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 61,292 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 58,460 miles

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

rear brake pipes correded

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Sep 2015 58,460 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake pipes correded

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Sep 2015 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,066 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f strut top bearing stiff to turn

Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,325 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 48,981 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 46,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,577 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres 165/65/13 Rear tyres 155/65/13

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,296 miles

15% inbalance on front brakes. 170-200

Center exhaust box broken and loose inside!

E.M.L. light on all time!!

Front tyres are 165/65/13 †Rear tyres are 155/65/13?

Small hole in exhaust front pipe!

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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MX51 XFZ is a 2001 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 44,004 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 MX51 XFZ, 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 25 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX51 XFZ is a 2001 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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