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GV54 WMZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,095 mi
Last recorded81,095 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 WMZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads 70% worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear tyres starting to crack

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image! (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The engine oil level is on the minimum!

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,103 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,405 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Items removed from windscreen before test

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake effort just met requirement

Fail 25 Feb 2016 57,405 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Items removed from windscreen before test

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake effort just met requirement

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,219 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 49,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 41,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,090 miles

SRS warning lamp on.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 39,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 39,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 34,390 miles

nearside rear parking brake caliper slightly seized

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,503 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 29,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,947 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 15,557 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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GV54 WMZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV54 WMZ, 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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GV54 WMZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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