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FV54 CXO

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 CXO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,709 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between master cylender and flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between master cylender and flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,130 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 76,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Rear Handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,688 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,773 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,826 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 40,716 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,974 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,307 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,977 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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FV54 CXO is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV54 CXO, 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 FV54 CXO registered?

FV54 CXO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is FV54 CXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 CXO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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