2007 Perodua Kelisa — MOT failures & pass rate
331 MOT tests on the 2007 Perodua Kelisa are in this dataset, and 81.9% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.8% fail rate), the 2007 Kelisa comes out 8.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.8% of tests against 6.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, wipers and integral vehicle structure condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Kelisa fails 16.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 18.2% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.5 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 23.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 12.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 39 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.7% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.0% | 20 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 19 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.4% | 18 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 13 |
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 | 20 |
| 2 | Wipers | 17 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 14 |
| 4 | Prescribed areas | 13 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 11 |
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 | 23.9% | 79 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.7% | 75 |
| 3 | Brakes | 19.3% | 64 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.2% | 37 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.5% | 28 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 24 |
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 | 78 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 137 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 88 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88 | 12.5% |
| 2022 | 80 | 18.8% |
| 2023 | 66 | 21.2% |
| 2024 | 55 | 21.8% |
| 2025 | 42 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Kelisa
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (6.7% 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+.
- Brakes (6.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2007 Perodua Kelisas pass their MOT?
81.9% of the 331 2007 Perodua Kelisa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Perodua Kelisa?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.8% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (6.7%).
Does the 2007 Kelisa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 0-30k band to 18.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 331 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.