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DL04 CZU

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,513 mi
Last recorded72,513 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 CZU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,513 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 72,212 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,890 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 56,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,102 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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DL04 CZU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DL04 CZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL04 CZU registered?

DL04 CZU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is DL04 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL04 CZU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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