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VX53 AEP

2003 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,977 mi
Last recorded96,977 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 AEP
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 96,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,951 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 88,921 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front overheated disc and pads

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm legal limit ADVISE REPLACMENT (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both bump stops insecure

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,835 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all rear suspension components correded but not weakened

Fail 26 Aug 2016 61,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all rear suspension components correded but not weakened

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,486 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 31,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,016 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting rubber broken

Fail 26 Sep 2013 31,016 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre mounting rubber broken

headlamp alignment rectified

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,545 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,550 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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VX53 AEP is a 2003 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 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 VX53 AEP, 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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VX53 AEP is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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