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WJ52 NYF

2003 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,237 mi
Last recorded36,237 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NYF
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 36,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Pass 27 Nov 2024 35,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 34,753 miles

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2022 34,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2020 33,150 miles

Rear brakes shows signs of low effort

Pass 4 Dec 2019 32,444 miles

Rear axle beam & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Dec 2018 30,783 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 30,765 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 28,599 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2017 28,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,291 miles

Rear bump stops loose inside springs

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,044 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,193 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 18,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 18,465 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,945 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,474 miles

boot stop lamp not working

Fail 29 Jan 2008 11,467 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres presures low

os front & os rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,467 miles

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

all 4 tyres presures low

os front & os rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,979 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,275 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 NYF is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WJ52 NYF, 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 WJ52 NYF registered?

WJ52 NYF is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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