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DA54 MYO

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 MYO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2023 119,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end/front of inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Sill covers fitted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe leading to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 111,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 103,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear at end of cover preventing full inspection of length of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 103,186 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and front lower section of rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear at end of cover preventing full inspection of length of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower front section of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,946 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes hanging on (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,984 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,996 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of floor pan ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc face (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 95,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of floor pan ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc face (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,314 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,229 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,718 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,138 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS N/R BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,375 miles

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 MYO 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 80%.

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 DA54 MYO, 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 MYO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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