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AP54 GKV

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,786 mi
Last recorded103,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 GKV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2017 103,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre defective ()

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2016 96,752 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 96,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 90,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Unable to see main metal brake pipes due to covers

Fail 29 Nov 2014 90,708 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Unable to see main metal brake pipes due to covers

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,703 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,825 miles

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,325 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,544 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AP54 GKV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP54 GKV, 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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What year was AP54 GKV registered?

AP54 GKV is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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