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FL54 KUP

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,180 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,484 miles

brake pipes corroded front sub frame corroded

front brake back plates corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 83,484 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner sills corroded

brake pipes corroded front sub frame corroded

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,383 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,383 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,119 miles

Front Bottom Arm Bushes Cracking Slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,048 miles

Front Bumper Scratched

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,048 miles

Front Bumper Scratched

Front Number Plate Cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,836 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,620 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,617 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,923 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,705 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,382 miles

Unable to fully check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted

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 KUP is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue 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 FL54 KUP, 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

How do I check the history of FL54 KUP?

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What year was FL54 KUP registered?

FL54 KUP is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is FL54 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 KUP 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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