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GD04 VNM

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VNM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,774 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 97,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 93,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 87,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,620 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 59,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,238 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,452 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outsid egde 195/60/15

Fail 16 Jun 2011 45,452 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outsid egde 195/60/15

Fail 10 Jun 2010 37,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,733 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GD04 VNM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GD04 VNM, 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 GD04 VNM registered?

GD04 VNM is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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