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W72 DBH

2001 Perodua Kenari

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

65,950 mi
Last recorded65,950 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Perodua Kenari44,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 DBH
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 65,950 miles

General corrosion vehicle under-side

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

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 65,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Radiator support bracket corroded

General corrosion vehicle under-side

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 39,272 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 39,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 57,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 31,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 28,824 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 28,817 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 25,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 25,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 52,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant at radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

fuel filler neck corroded

rear service brake low

Fail 25 May 2021 52,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant at radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

fuel filler neck corroded

rear service brake low

Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,034 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 21,605 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,212 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 21,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,811 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 20,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,681 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 19,679 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,774 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,776 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 46,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on fuel tank breather

corrosion on rear brake pipes

front discs worn

front wipers poor

o/s/r bump stop loose

x3 tyres 2/3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,509 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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W72 DBH is a 2001 Perodua Kenari in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

Across all 2001 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 44,004 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 W72 DBH, 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 25 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W72 DBH is a 2001 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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