Perodua Kenari
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 486 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
486
Best Year
2005 (85%)
Years Covered
10
About the Perodua Kenari
The Perodua Kenari has been tested 486 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2001 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 53 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 52%. With a 33 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer PERODUA KENARIs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 57,974 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 46,810 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Perodua Kenari by Year
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