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DG54 GWV

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,912 mi
Last recorded81,912 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GWV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 81,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,759 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,690 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 75,681 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 70,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 58,398 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,432 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 45,453 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,454 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 39,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 31,467 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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DG54 GWV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG54 GWV, 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 DG54 GWV registered?

DG54 GWV is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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