Perodua Kelisa (2004)
2004 Perodua Kelisa
CarHunch analysed 416 real MOT records for the 2004 Perodua Kelisa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Perodua Kelisa has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.7%, which is below the UK average of 80%, signalling slightly weaker baseline reliability. The dangerous defect rate of 19.2% is close to the threshold of concern, meaning one in five of these cars have shown serious safety issues at some point.
At nearly 20 years old, the median mileage of 35,260 is remarkably low—suggesting many examples have been driven sparingly or have incomplete service records—yet these cars still average 3.45 failures per test and rack up 13.1 advisories, pointing to age-related wear rather than heavy use. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and rust, as these older cars show consistent cumulative degradation across multiple systems.
What to check before buying a 2004 Perodua Kelisa
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Perodua Kelisa vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Perodua Kelisa vehicles fall between 24,775 and 47,827 miles.
2004 Perodua Kelisa — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Perodua Kelisa
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.7%
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
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23%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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22.1%
Oil leak
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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