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WJ52 NXS

2002 Perodua Kenari

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Perodua Kenari43,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NXS
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,729 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 79,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear noise on wheel rotation

Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,190 miles

Both rear spring bump stops insecure

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside front inner sill/floor pan excessively corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner tread

Fail 27 Feb 2018 76,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt not turning pump efficiently (2.3.6)

Both rear spring bump stops insecure

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside front inner sill/floor pan excessively corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,145 miles

Offside front under sill area badly holed and corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front under sill area badly holed and corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,670 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,771 miles

EML on

Fail 16 Jul 2014 59,771 miles

EML on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,690 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 55,690 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

battery unservicable

Pass 4 May 2012 54,808 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 161,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear n/s and o/s bump stops loose

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,527 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch excesivelly worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch excesivelly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 50,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,326 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,747 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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WJ52 NXS is a 2002 Perodua Kenari in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 43,892 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 WJ52 NXS, 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 24 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 NXS is a 2002 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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