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VU53 CVJ

2003 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,672 mi
Last recorded27,672 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CVJ
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2015 27,672 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,376 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,330 miles

engine coolant leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 22,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine coolant leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,609 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 19,542 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,176 miles

Rear bump stops insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2008 10,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,239 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2007 10,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 7,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,219 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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VU53 CVJ is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 36,569 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 VU53 CVJ, 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 23 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU53 CVJ registered?

VU53 CVJ is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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