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DG54 PMO

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,882 mi
Last recorded93,882 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,882 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 93,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,233 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 88,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,953 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 82,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2015 70,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,331 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front outer cv boot slight grease leakage fron clip

nearside rear tyre low tread and cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,322 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front outer cv boot slight grease leakage fron clip

nearside rear tyre low tread and cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,794 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery requires repair

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,812 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,609 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,836 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

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 PMO is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG54 PMO, 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 PMO registered?

DG54 PMO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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