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NL52 VRO

2002 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Perodua Kenari43,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 VRO
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2015 75,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /chassis/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to boot floor sills ect

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,150 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 72,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,635 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 71,633 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,391 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Warning light displayed on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,670 miles

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

edge wear on offside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2007 34,651 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,802 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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NL52 VRO is a 2002 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 43,892 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 NL52 VRO, 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 24 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL52 VRO is a 2002 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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