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RK08 DVP

2008 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,355 mi
Last recorded35,355 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Perodua Kenari31,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 DVP
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 35,355 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 35,355 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 29,341 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 29,341 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to back box condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box section (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 24,117 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 24,117 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 19,735 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Under side heavily covered in mud

Pass 10 Nov 2020 16,720 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 16,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 10,681 miles

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 3 Nov 2018 3,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 1,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,491 miles

Mil light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,203 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,880 miles

engine light on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,661 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,289 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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RK08 DVP is a 2008 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 31,155 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 RK08 DVP, 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 18 years old, this Perodua Kenari is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK08 DVP registered?

RK08 DVP is a 2008 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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