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FY54 GVR

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,766 mi
Last recorded103,766 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 GVR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 103,766 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 96,978 miles

Offside Rear wheel artch rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,425 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2015 86,425 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 78,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,398 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,026 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,618 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,769 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,486 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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FY54 GVR is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY54 GVR, 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

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What year was FY54 GVR registered?

FY54 GVR is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is FY54 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 GVR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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