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GM04 GZK

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,335 mi
Last recorded104,335 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 GZK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,335 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 104,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 97,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,970 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,957 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,893 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 75,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,660 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 71,660 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,930 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,985 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GZK is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GM04 GZK, 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 GZK registered?

GM04 GZK is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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