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BU53 NPJ

2003 Perodua Kelisa

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,102 mi
Last recorded24,102 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kelisa34,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 NPJ
MakePerodua
ModelKelisa
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 24,102 miles

Offside Rear sill damaged

rear fog lamp surround damaged

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 24,102 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill damaged

rear fog lamp surround damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2024 20,636 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2024 20,636 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 15,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear fog light surround damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2022 11,077 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 10,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 9,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 9,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 9,572 miles

suspect battery may be defective (discharged during test)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 9,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 9,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 9,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 9,203 miles

Battery insecure BATTERY INSECURE (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high X2 (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 8,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 8,094 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 8,094 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 7,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 5,587 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 4,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 3,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,038 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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BU53 NPJ is a 2003 Perodua Kelisa in Purple 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 BU53 NPJ, 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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What year was BU53 NPJ registered?

BU53 NPJ is a 2003 Perodua Kelisa, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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