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BU53 NPE

2003 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,241 mi
Last recorded47,241 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 NPE
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,272 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,272 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,762 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,345 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 36,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag light staying on.

engine managment light staying on.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,869 miles

air bag light staying on.

engine managment light staying on.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,059 miles

Front brake application uneven

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,359 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade splitting.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 24,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,806 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 18,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise n/s/r brake check

air bag light on

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,867 miles

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

advise n/s/r brake check

air bag light on

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,558 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 14,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BU53 NPE is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU53 NPE, 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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BU53 NPE is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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