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YN53 BBK

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

31,545 mi
Last recorded31,545 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BBK
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 31,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 31,079 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

engine light on

Fail 18 Sep 2017 30,581 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

engine light on

Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,723 miles

engine light on

Fail 19 Sep 2016 29,712 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear next to axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear next to axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,559 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 28,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven n/s has a slow rate of increase (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,686 miles

n/s mirror missing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,229 miles

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Fail 30 Aug 2012 24,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,097 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 21,097 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,895 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 18,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,597 miles

n/s/r bump stop insercure

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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YN53 BBK is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YN53 BBK, 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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YN53 BBK is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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