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WX53 APZ

2004 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,507 mi
Last recorded78,507 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Perodua Kenari34,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 APZ
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 78,507 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 76,586 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 71,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front wiper blade poor

Nearside headlamp poor

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops insecure

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2022 67,206 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 67,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 63,115 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 63,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 59,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 56,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 51,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,913 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 14,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,424 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,440 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 7,805 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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WX53 APZ is a 2004 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 34,577 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 WX53 APZ, 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 22 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX53 APZ is a 2004 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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