Perodua Kenari

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 486 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

70%

Total Tests

486

Model Years

2001 to 2010

Years Covered

About the Perodua Kenari

The Perodua Kenari was MOT tested 486 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2001 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 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.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 989cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£20

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,600

Per month£133/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 2010 details

How reliable is the Perodua Kenari?

vs average of all models-12% (82% avg)

vs Perodua brand average-3% (73% avg)

Perodua Kenari by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2010	85%	33	46,810 mi
2009	72%	53	45,405 mi
2008	76%	50	45,029 mi
2007	72%	50	58,702 mi
2006	68%	66	49,293 mi
2005	85%	53	51,423 mi
2004	52%	65	54,372 mi
2003	73%	33	46,103 mi
2002	65%	31	57,171 mi
2001	52%	52	57,974 mi

Questions about the Perodua Kenari

Is the Perodua Kenari reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (2001 to 2010), the Perodua Kenari averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 486 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.