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GM04 CVD

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,436 mi
Last recorded78,436 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 CVD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight p/s fluid leak around rack gaitor o/s

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,068 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn & discs lipped

front number plate cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre outer edge

rear tyres feathered & perishing

slight movement in rear roll bar d bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,159 miles

both rear tyres feathered & perishing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres feathered & perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,588 miles

Front number plate cracked

Slight play o/s/f drop link and slight play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushs

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,563 miles

both front tyres getting low 2.5-3mm

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads over half worn

Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,562 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres getting low 2.5-3mm

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,876 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,398 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 42,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,414 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

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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GM04 CVD is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GM04 CVD, 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 GM04 CVD registered?

GM04 CVD is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is GM04 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM04 CVD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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