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WP51 WVJ

2002 Perodua Kenari

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,060 mi
Last recorded47,060 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Perodua Kenari43,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 WVJ
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 47,017 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 46,884 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underside covered in under sill.

Fail 24 Mar 2026 46,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside covered in under sill.

Pass 20 Feb 2025 46,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 46,064 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 44,596 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 44,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,420 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT NEEDS CHANGING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER AND BREATHER PIPES ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 37,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 35,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,773 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 33,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,457 miles

O/S FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND CHASSI SLIGHT RUST

REAR BUMP STOPS INSECURE O/S AND N/S

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S TREAD CRACKING N/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 30,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S TREAD CRACKING N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 24,432 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 25,488 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 21,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,860 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 7,127 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 3,777 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 1,432 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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WP51 WVJ is a 2002 Perodua Kenari in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WP51 WVJ, 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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WP51 WVJ is a 2002 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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