Perodua Kenari (2003)
2003 Perodua Kenari
CarHunch analysed 301 real MOT records for the 2003 Perodua Kenari.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 301 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2003 Perodua Kenari falls short of the UK average with a 75.2% first-time pass rate, and nearly a quarter of these cars (23.9%) have recorded dangerous defects—a genuine concern for safety-conscious buyers. At 21 years old, the median mileage of 37,532 is reasonable, but these vehicles are averaging 3.55 failures and 12.7 advisories per test, suggesting widespread wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems.
This is a high-mileage cohort hiding behind a modest median figure—some examples are well over 60,000 miles—and the sheer number of advisories signals that running costs and repairs will be frequent. If you're considering one, budget for brake, suspension, and electrical work, and always commission a pre-purchase inspection focused on structural corrosion and steering geometry, as these are typical weak points at this age.
The 2003 Perodua Kenari passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (75.2%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 301 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 301 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003.
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Before you buy a 2003 Perodua Kenari
Based on MOT data from 301 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (100%) | 300 | 75.2% | 3.56 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,966 Perodua Kenari vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Perodua Kenari vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Perodua Kenari vehicles fall between 28,405 and 49,083 miles.
2003 Perodua Kenari — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 9% of 2003 Perodua Kenaris are still active.
Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (9% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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