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HK54 PXU

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,096 mi
Last recorded96,096 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 PXU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,096 miles

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

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

rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 95,894 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,669 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,586 miles

Both steering rack gaitors damp

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear handbrake low effort compared to n/s oil level low

Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all discs appear worn

both front tyres and o/s/r tyres badley cracking on sidewalls

both front tyres balding and getting very low

dampness on steering rack

n/sr tyre getting low and cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,154 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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HK54 PXU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HK54 PXU, 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 HK54 PXU registered?

HK54 PXU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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