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DL04 FON

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,796 mi
Last recorded78,796 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 FON
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,796 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses poor

Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,752 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 70,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,479 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,275 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Jul 2021 68,275 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,569 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,204 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,648 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 54,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,702 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,364 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 26 Jun 2013 47,485 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,849 miles

Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,471 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 40,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,951 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 28,928 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,289 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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DL04 FON is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DL04 FON, 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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DL04 FON is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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