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FY54 XZM

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,456 mi
Last recorded112,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 XZM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 112,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing unable too gain access to buckle (trapped under seat base) (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing buckle (5.2.2a)

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

EML warning light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,072 miles

Front reg plate cracked.

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 90,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on.

Front reg plate cracked.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,847 miles

crack in front number plate

rear brake pads appear to look to be getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,906 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,193 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,692 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,258 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 47,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,254 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,254 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,940 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,330 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 19,330 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 XZM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZM, 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 FY54 XZM registered?

FY54 XZM is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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