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YJ53 LHT

2003 Perodua Kelisa

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,609 mi
Last recorded56,609 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kelisa34,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LHT
MakePerodua
ModelKelisa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 56,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear underbody corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 53,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tail pipe modified

Pass 7 Jan 2023 44,192 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 41,025 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 26,932 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,438 miles

surface corrosion to near side rear chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2018 15,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,932 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 14,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 14,558 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,058 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 14,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2014 13,408 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 13,382 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 12,852 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,194 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 12,155 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,449 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

slight noise on o/s/r w/bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,455 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,581 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,553 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 7,451 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,895 miles

How Reliable is the Perodua Kelisa?

Based on 32,272 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,248
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 753
Brake pipe excessively corroded 517
Headlamp aim too low 411
position lamp(s) not working 384
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YJ53 LHT is a 2003 Perodua Kelisa in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Perodua Kelisa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 34,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Perodua Kelisa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 LHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Kelisa typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Perodua Kelisa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 LHT is a 2003 Perodua Kelisa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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