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FP54 WRU

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,505 mi
Last recorded65,505 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 WRU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,505 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

temporary brake fluid cap fitted but sealing reservoir

Fail 23 Feb 2021 65,290 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

temporary brake fluid reservoir cap fitted , but is sealed

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,725 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 58,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 55,669 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,078 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 49,152 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,734 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 33,222 miles

offside rear centre wheel cap missing

slight exhaust blow front pipe area

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Nov 2011 33,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear centre wheel cap missing

slight exhaust blow front pipe area

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Nov 2010 30,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,324 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 16,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 WRU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

FP54 WRU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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