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H20 NMS

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,392 mi
Last recorded90,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 NMS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,392 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 90,392 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

battery secured by non standard means

Pass 13 May 2016 73,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer rest of tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread rest of tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

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

battery secured by non standard means

fuel filler cap door sticking

Fail 13 May 2016 73,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer rest of tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread rest of tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

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

fuel filler cap door sticking

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,661 miles

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

Handbrake cables corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 7 May 2014 63,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery secured by non standard means

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 May 2014 63,690 miles

Battery secured by non standard means

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2013 59,024 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 59,024 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 54,045 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,831 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn cover sills fitted n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,533 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusting

Rear Brake Discs Rusting

Rear Brake PAds Low

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,533 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,147 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,789 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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H20 NMS is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H20 NMS, 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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H20 NMS is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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