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DX54 VWA

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 VWA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 136,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,672 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 118,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 116,960 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 116,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 110,681 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 104,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 27 Nov 2015 104,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,544 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,614 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 83,614 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,339 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 68,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,331 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,118 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,768 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,733 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,524 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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DX54 VWA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX54 VWA, 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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What year was DX54 VWA registered?

DX54 VWA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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