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DA04 HCG

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,537 mi
Last recorded65,537 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 HCG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,537 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 65,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play Inner Tie Rod Joint.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 54,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,902 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,986 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2014 40,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,147 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,099 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,087 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,136 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 16,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,532 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 13,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DA04 HCG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA04 HCG, 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 DA04 HCG registered?

DA04 HCG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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