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AF54 ODA

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,278 mi
Last recorded99,278 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ODA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,278 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 99,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section loose/broken up rear end (7.1.2)

Offside Rear parking brake lever mechanism to cable restricted movement & brake effort slightly low

Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,775 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section loose/broken up rear end (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear parking brake lever mechanism to cable restricted movement & brake effort slightly low

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f brake starting to bind

Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 70,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres are wearing on the inside and outside edges

Fail 16 Aug 2013 58,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are wearing on the inside and outside edges

Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,398 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,359 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,693 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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AF54 ODA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 57,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF54 ODA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF54 ODA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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