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MX53 MVD

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,120 mi
Last recorded107,120 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 MVD
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 107,120 miles

n/s/r chassis starting to corrode o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,070 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r chassis starting to corrode o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 10 May 2017 100,715 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2016 89,457 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 4 May 2016 89,173 miles

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

N/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 14 May 2015 82,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 78,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 69,614 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,928 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,697 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 60,688 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,749 miles

nearside rear bumpstop defective.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,546 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,674 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,674 miles

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

N/s/r bump stop loose

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 MVD is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVD, 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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MX53 MVD is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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