2008 Perodua Kelisa — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2008 Perodua Kelisa passed 76.9% of its 350 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.1% of the time, so this is 3.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (12.3%) and emissions & environmental (9.4%) 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, tread depth and headlamp aim — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 28 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 33.3% once past 60-90k — 2.3× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 43 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 9.4% | 33 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.1% | 25 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.6% | 23 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.6% | 23 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.1% | 18 |
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 | 28 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 4 | Wipers | 19 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 19 |
| 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 | Tyres | 26.0% | 91 |
| 2 | Suspension | 21.7% | 76 |
| 3 | Brakes | 21.4% | 75 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 52 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.0% | 42 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.6% | 37 |
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 | 88 | 14.8% |
| 30-60k | 158 | 22.8% |
| 60-90k | 93 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89 | 19.1% |
| 2022 | 77 | 24.7% |
| 2023 | 76 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 62 | 27.4% |
| 2025 | 46 | 19.6% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Kelisa
On a 2008 Kelisa, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (9.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Suspension (7.1% 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 2008 Perodua Kelisas pass their MOT?
76.9% of the 350 2008 Perodua Kelisa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Perodua Kelisa?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.3% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (9.4%).
Does the 2008 Kelisa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.8% in the 0-30k band to 33.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 350 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.