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FP54 NVA

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,550 mi
Last recorded53,550 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 NVA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear nearside and offside light lens are broken but not showing white light to the rear

engine management light is on

Fail 17 Nov 2016 53,518 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear nearside and offside light lens are broken but not showing white light to the rear

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to the sidewall

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

Offside Rear damage to light lense and body work

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childseat fitted to rear centre seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,644 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 41,644 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,198 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 35,183 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper split

steering gaiter damp

Pass 14 Nov 2009 27,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,281 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 24,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,286 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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FP54 NVA 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 FP54 NVA, 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 FP54 NVA registered?

FP54 NVA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is FP54 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 NVA 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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