MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil level low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil level low
Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pipe connected to steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pipe connected to steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread section worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking feed pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread section worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both ns/os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
engine covers and under trays fitted
advise offside rear tyre wear
engine covers fitted
oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/R15 88H (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nailed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
advise offside front tyre wear
engine covers fitted
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA54 DYW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 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 DA54 DYW, 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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DA54 DYW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.
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