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SM52 KAS

2005 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,253 mi
Last recorded54,253 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Perodua Kenari35,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 KAS
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,253 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded advise renew. [ condition of pipes ] very corroded. ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear although rear service brakes passed / great pressure on foot pedal was required to achieve result. [advise service]

o/s/f on the upper limit./ n/s/f on the lower limit. advise adjustment . {inner lamps]

Fail 22 Sep 2020 54,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. { location central] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded advise renew. [ condition of pipes ] very corroded. ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear although rear service brakes passed / great pressure on foot pedal was required to achieve result. [advise service]

o/s/f on the upper limit./ n/s/f on the lower limit. advise adjustment . {inner lamps]

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,356 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 48,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel area by shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill back area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch by shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill back area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 45,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 42,816 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 42,810 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,773 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,614 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,553 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 33,553 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 30,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,240 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,524 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 26,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SM52 KAS is a 2005 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SM52 KAS, 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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SM52 KAS is a 2005 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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