2006 Perodua Kelisa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 487 MOT tests, the 2006 Perodua Kelisa recorded a 76.4% pass rate. That is 3.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (12.1%) and emissions & environmental (9.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, catalyst emissions and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 43 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 17.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.1% once past 60-90k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.8% in 2021 to 18.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.1% | 59 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 9.7% | 47 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 43 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.6% | 32 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.1% | 25 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.1% | 25 |
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 | 43 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 36 |
| 3 | Wipers | 24 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 23 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 23 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
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 | 25.9% | 126 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.7% | 101 |
| 3 | Brakes | 18.5% | 90 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 77 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.6% | 66 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.1% | 59 |
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 | 104 | 17.3% |
| 30-60k | 229 | 22.7% |
| 60-90k | 135 | 28.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 127 | 22.8% |
| 2022 | 111 | 24.3% |
| 2023 | 100 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 85 | 25.9% |
| 2025 | 64 | 18.8% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Kelisa
On a 2006 Kelisa, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (9.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Suspension (8.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2006 Perodua Kelisas pass their MOT?
76.4% of the 487 2006 Perodua Kelisa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Perodua Kelisa?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.1% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (9.7%).
Does the 2006 Kelisa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.3% in the 0-30k band to 28.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 487 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.