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DU54 HYL

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,197 mi
Last recorded98,197 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HYL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,428 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 84,428 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,530 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 78,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,990 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 75,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,836 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 72,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,947 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,031 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,421 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,178 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 35,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DU54 HYL is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU54 HYL, 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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DU54 HYL is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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