MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Snapped (1.1.15 (d))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to tank strap, exhaust joints,
minor play at front arb link joints, dampness at p/s pipe and rack bbot, minor det` to front discs,
osr hand brake sticking and minor bind, rear tyres cracking, 195/60/15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to tank strap, exhaust joints,
minor play at front arb link joints, dampness at p/s pipe and rack bbot, minor det` to front discs,
osr hand brake sticking and minor bind, rear tyres cracking, 195/60/15
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV54 VVC is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 CV54 VVC, 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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CV54 VVC is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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