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DC04 HSF

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 HSF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 50,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP COVER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,714 miles

exhaus flanges corroded

slight bind on o/s/f brake caliper

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,155 miles

exhaust centre & rear support brackets corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,801 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,435 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre scuffed on wall

Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,119 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,166 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,716 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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DC04 HSF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DC04 HSF, 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 DC04 HSF registered?

DC04 HSF is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is DC04 HSF safe to buy?

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