Perodua Kenari (2005)
2005 Perodua Kenari
CarHunch analysed 213 real MOT records for the 2005 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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The 2005 Perodua Kenari's first-time MOT pass rate of 77.9% sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these cars (24.9%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a meaningful concern for buyers looking at a vehicle now nearly 20 years old. This suggests the model has genuine durability challenges beyond normal wear, so condition checks matter more than they would for a more reliable equivalent.
These Kenyaris are running at a modest 35,860 miles median, which is reasonable for their age, but they're accumulating an average of 3.17 failures and 13.0 advisories per test—pointing to persistent minor issues and maintenance demands rather than catastrophic breakdowns. Before purchasing, have a trusted mechanic inspect the cooling system, electrics, and suspension thoroughly, as the advisory pattern suggests these are weak spots on the model.
We have limited data for the 2005 Perodua Kenari — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 213 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 213 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005.
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Before you buy a 2005 Perodua Kenari
Based on MOT data from 213 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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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Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,966 Perodua Kenari vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 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 2005 Perodua Kenari vehicles fall between 24,891 and 48,133 miles.
2005 Perodua Kenari — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 16% of 2005 Perodua Kenaris are still active.
Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% 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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