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SJ05 MFR

2005 Perodua Kenari

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,075 mi
Last recorded89,075 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Perodua Kenari35,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MFR
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 83,672 miles

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 83,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe in to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 80,269 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 80,266 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,606 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,031 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 66,030 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,294 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,170 miles

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

damage to o/s sill

Pass 21 May 2015 28,729 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,104 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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SJ05 MFR is a 2005 Perodua Kenari in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 35,140 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 SJ05 MFR, 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 21 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ05 MFR is a 2005 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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