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DY54 VGL

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,583 mi
Last recorded85,583 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 VGL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,583 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

O/S/R/ BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

REAR PARKING BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 78,576 miles

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMPING EFFECT

SLIGHT COROSSION ON OUTER SILLS

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 73,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,680 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill backs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill back (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 66,630 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both sides front and rear outer sills getting corroded

both sides rear suspension struts getting corroded

exhaust rear joint getting corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,969 miles

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

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

exhaust rear joint getting corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,660 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 57,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DY54 VGL is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DY54 VGL, 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 DY54 VGL registered?

DY54 VGL is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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