2002 Perodua Kelisa — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2002 Perodua Kelisa passed 71.3% of its 282 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 27.5% of the time, so this is 1.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Body, structure & corrosion dominates the failure mix at 13.5% of all tests — 5.0 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and component mounting prescribed areas — wipers alone was recorded 25 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 20.7% in the 0-30k band and 28.3% in the 60-90k band, a 7.6-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 31.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.5% | 38 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 24 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.2% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.8% | 22 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.1% | 20 |
| 6 | Suspension | 6.4% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 25 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 17 |
| 4 | Joints | 17 |
| 5 | Prescribed areas | 16 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 31.9% | 90 |
| 2 | Tyres | 30.1% | 85 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 26.6% | 75 |
| 4 | Brakes | 25.2% | 71 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 17.0% | 48 |
| 6 | Other defects | 13.8% | 39 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 58 | 20.7% |
| 30-60k | 155 | 32.9% |
| 60-90k | 60 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92 | 30.4% |
| 2022 | 57 | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 57 | 29.8% |
| 2024 | 39 | 30.8% |
| 2025 | 37 | 29.7% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Kelisa
On a 2002 Kelisa, body, structure & corrosion is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Lighting & signalling (8.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2002 Perodua Kelisas pass their MOT?
71.3% of the 282 2002 Perodua Kelisa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Perodua Kelisa?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 13.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.5%).
Does the 2002 Kelisa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.7% in the 0-30k band to 28.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 282 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.