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AV54 UNX

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,893 mi
Last recorded148,893 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UNX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and offside rear badly corroded requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 148,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.095 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch / Sill within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and offside rear badly corroded requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 142,737 miles

N/S/R ARCH CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK EXHAUST FRONT PIPE

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 7 Oct 2020 135,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres worn slightly on edges

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 135,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres worn slightly on edges

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 131,517 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 131,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 129,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

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

slight power steering fluid seepage from rack area

Fail 4 Oct 2017 127,749 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

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

slight power steering fluid seepage from rack area

Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,647 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,289 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack and pas pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear both indicators faded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 120,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 120,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 102,146 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 92,788 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,141 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,605 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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AV54 UNX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV54 UNX, 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 AV54 UNX registered?

AV54 UNX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is AV54 UNX safe to buy?

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