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FE54 XZN

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,811 mi
Last recorded89,811 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 XZN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,811 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,032 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,000 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,636 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 72,636 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 63,091 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,963 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,509 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,289 miles

wipers smearing corrosion and wear to brake discs surface corrosion to exhaust *both front tyres worn very low on edges* rear pads wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

alloy wheels slightly damaged

front bumper slightly scratched

front pads getting low

n/s/f abs wire adrift

Fail 25 Apr 2008 36,467 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

alloy wheels slightly damaged

front bumper slightly scratched

front pads getting low

n/s/f abs wire adrift

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion to front brake discs due to vehicle standing

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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FE54 XZN is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE54 XZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE54 XZN registered?

FE54 XZN is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is FE54 XZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 XZN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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