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FL54 KNR

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,793 mi
Last recorded33,793 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KNR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,793 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,631 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2019 31,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 151,716 miles

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

O/S and N/S rear tyres feathered on inner edge

O/S front tyre perished

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 30,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/S and N/S rear tyres feathered on inner edge

O/S front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,074 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 29,071 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,393 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2011 20,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,377 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 18,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,008 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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FL54 KNR is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FL54 KNR, 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 FL54 KNR registered?

FL54 KNR is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is FL54 KNR safe to buy?

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