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WJ55 MTU

2006 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,532 mi
Last recorded54,532 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Perodua Kenari31,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 MTU
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,532 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 54,532 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 47,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 47,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 40,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 34,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,761 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 28,742 miles

Emissions not tested leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 28,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,074 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 26,074 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2017 25,743 miles

Offside Rear bumpstop insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 24,876 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2016 24,876 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking slighty

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2015 23,956 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 22,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,445 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,351 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,511 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 15,918 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jan 2009 15,918 miles

Offside Front 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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WJ55 MTU is a 2006 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 31,596 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 WJ55 MTU, 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 20 years old, this Perodua Kenari is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ55 MTU registered?

WJ55 MTU is a 2006 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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