2004 Perodua Kelisa — MOT failures & pass rate
386 MOT tests on the 2004 Perodua Kelisa are in this dataset, and 71.2% of them passed. That is 1.0 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.5% of all tests — 3.9 points clear of emissions & environmental, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, catalyst emissions and exhaust system — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 35 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.9% versus 26.6%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 31.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.9% in 2021 to 16.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 56 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 10.6% | 41 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.3% | 36 |
| 4 | Suspension | 9.3% | 36 |
| 5 | Tyres | 8.3% | 32 |
| 6 | Brakes | 8.0% | 31 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 35 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 26 |
| 3 | Exhaust system | 25 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 5 | Wipers | 20 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 31.1% | 120 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.8% | 111 |
| 3 | Suspension | 24.9% | 96 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 18.9% | 73 |
| 5 | Other defects | 16.1% | 62 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.0% | 50 |
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 | 79 | 26.6% |
| 30-60k | 200 | 27.5% |
| 60-90k | 94 | 31.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 116 | 31.9% |
| 2022 | 97 | 28.9% |
| 2023 | 80 | 31.3% |
| 2024 | 56 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 37 | 16.2% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Kelisa
On a 2004 Kelisa, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (10.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.3% 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+.
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 2004 Perodua Kelisas pass their MOT?
71.2% of the 386 2004 Perodua Kelisa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Perodua Kelisa?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.5% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (10.6%).
Does the 2004 Kelisa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.6% in the 0-30k band to 31.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 386 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.