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DV54 AEA

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 AEA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,667 miles

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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 96,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,344 miles

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

Offside Front rim damaged

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 86,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front rim damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 80,219 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 80,181 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 72,715 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,715 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,369 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,927 miles

small cracks n/s/rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,404 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,485 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,072 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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DV54 AEA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV54 AEA, 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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DV54 AEA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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