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FB04 KKD

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,907 mi
Last recorded91,907 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 KKD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 91,907 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 91,907 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 73,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode not affecting anything

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,159 miles

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt detioriated

Fail 4 Jun 2019 72,132 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/ front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt detioriated

Pass 24 May 2018 65,908 miles

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

Nearside Inner c.v boot detioriated

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

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

oil around power steering pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,840 miles

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

grease around n/s inner c.v boot

oil around power steering pipe

Pass 19 May 2016 53,958 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 53,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear hose rear secdtion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear hose rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,103 miles

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

n/s front brake backplate part missing/corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s front brake backplate part missing/corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 36,445 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 36,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,850 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,229 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2008 16,225 miles

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

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

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

front no plate

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,073 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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FB04 KKD is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FB04 KKD, 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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FB04 KKD is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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