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FH54 XZM

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,514 mi
Last recorded70,514 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 XZM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,514 miles

Battery loose in carrier

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2022 70,501 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery loose in carrier

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,060 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 69,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,714 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,797 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 8 May 2017 55,401 miles

Offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 18 May 2016 53,869 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 52,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,818 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,222 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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FH54 XZM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FH54 XZM, 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 FH54 XZM registered?

FH54 XZM is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is FH54 XZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 XZM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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