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WA53 GHV

2003 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,419 mi
Last recorded41,419 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GHV
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 41,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,535 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 40,535 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 39,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 38,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,114 miles

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

under vehicel corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,933 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 37,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 36,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,524 miles

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Rear tyres split/perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,509 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,321 miles

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

Off side front tyre has some perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2014 28,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,120 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 26,118 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,092 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,841 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 15,841 miles

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

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

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

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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WA53 GHV is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WA53 GHV, 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 WA53 GHV registered?

WA53 GHV is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is WA53 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 GHV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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