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YJ53 LJC

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,566 mi
Last recorded41,566 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LJC
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 41,566 miles

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside side repeater light cover missing

Fail 15 Nov 2017 32,026 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside side repeater light cover missing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,420 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 25,418 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 23,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 22,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 21,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 20,424 miles

rear bump stops insucure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2011 19,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 13,382 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 8,103 miles

NSF TYRE ON 1.6MM IN PARTS.

NSR TYRE ON 2 TO 3MM IN PARTS.

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 19 Sep 2006 5,750 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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YJ53 LJC is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YJ53 LJC, 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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YJ53 LJC is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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