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YN04 HMC

2004 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

24,823 mi
Last recorded24,823 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Perodua Kenari34,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 HMC
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 24,823 miles

both front roll bar bushes breaking up

both rear trailing arm bushes breaking up

both rear tyres perishing

brake pipes corroding

corroded hole on o/s/f "A" piler

engine mounts breaking up

exhaust corroding

front sub-frame bushes breaking up

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak, engine sump corroding

suspension components corroding

various bodywork damage & corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 24,279 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake backplates corroding

all steering and suspension components corroding

both outer sill panels corroding

corrosion around both front top strut mounts

driveshafts and transmission components corroding

engine sump corroded

fuel pipes corroding

subframes corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2023 23,798 miles

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

sill panels corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 23,798 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

sill panels corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 23,238 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 23,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 22,061 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General body corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wiper defective

Pass 9 Oct 2020 21,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 21,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe corroded

General body corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 21,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipe corroded

General body corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 20,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

General body corrosion

General under body components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,121 miles

General body corrosion

General under body components corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 19,121 miles

General body corrosion

General under body components corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion general body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

general under body components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 18,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion general body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 17,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bith rear tyres perished

rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,685 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight separation between tread and outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight separation between tread and outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2014 16,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight separation between tread and outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight separation between tread and outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,224 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2013 16,224 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,667 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,225 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,122 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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YN04 HMC is a 2004 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 YN04 HMC, 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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YN04 HMC is a 2004 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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