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DV54 ZCO

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,696 mi
Last recorded114,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 ZCO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,696 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 106,792 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 106,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,056 miles

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

Power steering belt contaminated with oil

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,604 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,353 miles

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

rear tyres feathered

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 26,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres feathered

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 ZCO is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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