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WJ52 VCM

2002 Perodua Kenari

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,502 mi
Last recorded118,502 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Perodua Kenari43,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VCM
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 118,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 118,482 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrsion to brake pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2012 110,049 miles

Exhaust manifold slight blow

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,049 miles

Exhaust manifold slight blow

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,215 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,071 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,977 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,905 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 VCM is a 2002 Perodua Kenari in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2002 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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