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DA54 MXB

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,867 mi
Last recorded76,867 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 MXB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,726 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,998 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 73,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,379 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 65,024 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,537 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,689 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,876 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,295 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,692 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DA54 MXB is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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