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HW04 KBZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,148 mi
Last recorded76,148 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 KBZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 76,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.097 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Exhaust Flexible Joint Is Broken And Leaking Gases (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,969 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 52,966 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,990 miles

o/s handbrake as slight binding caliper

o/s rear tyre starting to crack due to age( 2005)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 50,990 miles

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

o/s handbrake as slight binding caliper

o/s rear tyre starting to crack due to age( 2005)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,684 miles

rear brake pads at 3-4 mm

slight leak from power steering hose

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,987 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 43,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,683 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,094 miles

o/s rear seat belt worn but ok at test

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,521 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,573 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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HW04 KBZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HW04 KBZ, 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 HW04 KBZ registered?

HW04 KBZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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