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CV54 KBY

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,325 mi
Last recorded91,325 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 KBY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 91,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,266 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 85,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

park brake 16 per cent

Fail 30 Sep 2015 71,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

park brake 16 per cent

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s o/s rear brake backplates slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,650 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s o/s rear brake backplates slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,896 miles

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

n/s o/s handbrke cable center rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre slightly fhetherd on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,254 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,218 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,165 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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CV54 KBY is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV54 KBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV54 KBY registered?

CV54 KBY is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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