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MX53 MUW

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,949 mi
Last recorded74,949 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 MUW
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,949 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 74,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,927 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 69,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,888 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 51,886 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,673 miles

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

rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,445 miles

slight noise from o/s/r bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 18,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2011 17,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 16,952 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 16,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,419 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 16,419 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 15,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,295 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn low on inner edge

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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MX53 MUW is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX53 MUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MX53 MUW?

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What year was MX53 MUW registered?

MX53 MUW is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is MX53 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 MUW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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