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FA04 VZY

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,282 mi
Last recorded90,282 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VZY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroding

Front suspension struts corroding

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Parking brake just meets minimum standard

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroding

inner and outersills corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,489 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,183 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension strut casings corroding

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

front brake back plates deteriorating

front subframe corroding

inner and outersills corroding

n/s track rod end gaiter deteriorating

slight seepage from powersteering

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,690 miles

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

outer sills corroding

slight seepage from powersteering

Fail 14 Jul 2017 80,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

outer sills corroding

slight seepage from powersteering

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,350 miles

flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,511 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,560 miles

exhaust front section deteriorating and blowing slightly at flexi section

not able to fully inspect outer sills due to plstic covers

rear brake pads may soon require attention

signs of slight corrosion to o/s rear outer brake pipe

Fail 1 Jul 2013 61,560 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust front section deteriorating and blowing slightly at flexi section

n/s .windscreen wiper blade torn

not able to fully inspect outer sills due to plstic covers

rear brake pads may soon require attention

signs of slight corrosion to o/s rear outer brake pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,015 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

damage to n/s front wing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 45,949 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusting

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

paint damage to n/s front wing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,949 miles

fuel tank straps rusting

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

paint damage to n/s front wing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,605 miles

both rear tyres cracking slihgtly

rear indorcators slightly faded

un able to fully inspect sils due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,605 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking slihgtly

rear indorcators slightly faded

un able to fully inspect sils due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,121 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 31,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

auxilary belt squealing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,595 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,595 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,140 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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FA04 VZY is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA04 VZY, 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 FA04 VZY registered?

FA04 VZY is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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