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FT04 HKK

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,311 mi
Last recorded82,311 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 HKK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,311 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside mirror missing

Fail 26 Jul 2013 82,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,192 miles

nearside mirror mising

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

body damage

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,592 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,486 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,759 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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FT04 HKK is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT04 HKK, 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 FT04 HKK registered?

FT04 HKK is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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