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HS04 ZGG

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,295 mi
Last recorded59,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 ZGG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 59,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 59,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 55,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 55,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 49,817 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear upper and lower support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns headlight poor beam image

Fail 9 Jan 2024 49,817 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing central (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear upper and lower support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns headlight poor beam image

Pass 17 Jan 2023 44,217 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,319 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,890 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,444 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 37,771 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 34,395 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,907 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,279 miles

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,412 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,743 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 25,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,697 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,230 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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HS04 ZGG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HS04 ZGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS04 ZGG registered?

HS04 ZGG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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