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AK54 TUU

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,164 mi
Last recorded103,164 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TUU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 103,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside no obligatory mirror damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 93,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 85,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,530 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,142 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,193 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,232 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 54,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,428 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,206 miles

parking brake just meets minimum requirement

Fail 26 Aug 2008 25,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

signs of wear offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,408 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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AK54 TUU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK54 TUU, 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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AK54 TUU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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