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VX53 AET

2003 Perodua Kelisa

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,608 mi
Last recorded54,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kelisa34,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 AET
MakePerodua
ModelKelisa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,608 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust on components

Pass 4 Jul 2024 52,907 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 52,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,561 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

body suspension sills and other components have age related corrosion on the surfaces

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,568 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 34,568 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,974 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,925 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/r and n/s/r (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 10 Sep 2015 15,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,743 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,373 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,236 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 15,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,143 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 15,143 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,422 miles

How Reliable is the Perodua Kelisa?

Based on 32,272 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,248
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 753
Brake pipe excessively corroded 517
Headlamp aim too low 411
position lamp(s) not working 384
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VX53 AET is a 2003 Perodua Kelisa in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Perodua Kelisa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 34,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Perodua Kelisa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 AET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Kelisa typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Perodua Kelisa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 AET registered?

VX53 AET is a 2003 Perodua Kelisa, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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