CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX08 BYF

2008 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,090 mi
Last recorded57,090 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Perodua Kenari31,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Perodua
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 BYF
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 57,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly perished.

Offside Front Lower Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly perished.

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2024 52,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly perished.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly perished.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bump stops missing.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both bump stops missing.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,600 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in trailing arm. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in trailing arm. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Both bump stops missing.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 30,019 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 30,019 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 25,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 20,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up needs adjustment 16%

alternator drive belt loose and noisy on test (new belt fitted)

Fail 19 Mar 2019 16,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up needs adjustment 16%

alternator drive belt loose and noisy on test (new belt fitted)

Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,404 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 12,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 5,969 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 5,665 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 4,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 3,533 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 3,533 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Perodua Kenari reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX08 BYF is a 2008 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX08 BYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX08 BYF?

You can check the full history of RX08 BYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX08 BYF registered?

RX08 BYF is a 2008 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is RX08 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 BYF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX08 BYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX08 BYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.