2005 Perodua Kelisa — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2005 Perodua Kelisa passed 73.9% of its 425 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 27.6% of the time, so this is 1.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.2%) and emissions & environmental (10.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, component mounting prescribed areas and headlamp — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 38 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 21.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 34.4% once past 90-120k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 28.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.2% | 56 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 10.8% | 46 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 39 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.3% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.3% | 27 |
| 6 | Brakes | 5.2% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 38 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 36 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 28 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 5 | Wipers | 25 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 28.0% | 119 |
| 2 | Suspension | 27.5% | 117 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.4% | 112 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.7% | 71 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.5% | 70 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.7% | 41 |
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 | 42 | 21.4% |
| 30-60k | 235 | 23.0% |
| 60-90k | 114 | 32.5% |
| 90-120k | 32 | 34.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 114 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 109 | 29.4% |
| 2023 | 78 | 25.6% |
| 2024 | 65 | 23.1% |
| 2025 | 59 | 27.1% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Kelisa
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (10.8% 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 (9.2% 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 2005 Perodua Kelisas pass their MOT?
73.9% of the 425 2005 Perodua Kelisa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Perodua Kelisa?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.2% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (10.8%).
Does the 2005 Kelisa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.4% in the 0-30k band to 34.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 425 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.