Perodua Kelisa

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 704 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

704

Highest Pass Rate

2006 (68%)

Years Covered

About the Perodua Kelisa

The Perodua Kelisa was MOT tested 704 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2002 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 68% from 157 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 67%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 51,928 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 53,011 miles.

Compared to the Perodua brand average of 73%, the Kelisa is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Perodua models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 989cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£20

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£1,750

Per month£146/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2009 details

How reliable is the Perodua Kelisa?

vs average of all models-13% (82% avg)

vs Perodua brand average-4% (73% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Perodua Kelisa by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2009	70%	37	53,011 mi
2008	67%	102	52,814 mi
2007	78%	79	47,401 mi
2006	68%	157	55,789 mi
2005	72%	96	59,270 mi
2004	67%	91	50,554 mi
2003	63%	80	48,324 mi
2002	63%	62	51,928 mi

Questions about the Perodua Kelisa

Is the Perodua Kelisa reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2002 to 2009), the Perodua Kelisa averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 704 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 68%.

Which year Perodua Kelisa has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Perodua Kelisa has the highest MOT pass rate at 68%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 67%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.