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DV54 JJO

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,399 mi
Last recorded100,399 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 100,399 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 100,343 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,657 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper carrier worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper carrier worn

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehcile rusting

Fail 29 Mar 2017 96,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper carrier worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper carrier worn

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehcile rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,994 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

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

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

underside of vechil rusting

Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,994 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

underside of vechil rusting

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,005 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded but can function as intended

rear suspension components corroded but can function as intended

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to under covers

Fail 25 Feb 2015 89,005 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front suspension components corroded but can function as intended

rear suspension components corroded but can function as intended

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to under covers

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,589 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 83,581 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,713 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 80,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,884 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,628 miles

Nearside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall, but cords not exposed.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Offside wiper blade splitting at ends.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 64,628 miles

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

Nearside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall, but cords not exposed.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Offside wiper blade splitting at ends.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,713 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 57,710 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,215 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 JJO is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DV54 JJO, 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 JJO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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