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WU52 OVK

2003 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,085 mi
Last recorded120,085 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OVK
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly dim (1.7.5a)

body sills corroded

brake pedal appears "spongy"

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

front suspension joint covers deteriorated/perished

rear shock absorber casings badly corroded

rear suspension bump stops dislodged

suspension coil springs corroded

underside components corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 120,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward and behind spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly dim (1.7.5a)

body sills corroded

front suspension joint covers deteriorated/perished

rear shock absorber casings badly corroded

rear suspension bump stops dislodged

suspension coil springs corroded

underside components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 119,564 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 115,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 107,526 miles

Both rear bump stops detached!

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroding!

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,764 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nail osf inner sidewall?

Fail 11 Jan 2012 87,764 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail osf inner sidewall?

Pass 7 Jan 2011 75,795 miles

o/s/f seat belt stalk release sticky

Fail 7 Jan 2011 75,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f seat belt stalk release sticky

Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,218 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 54,575 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,575 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,499 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & tread low

Pass 18 Jan 2007
Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,018 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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WU52 OVK is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU52 OVK, 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 WU52 OVK registered?

WU52 OVK is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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