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KD54 OGR

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,609 mi
Last recorded82,609 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 OGR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 82,609 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2026 82,607 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end ( inside wheel arch ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 81,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,198 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 81,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern aim too low (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 81,170 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,051 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,641 miles

sill kit fitted

underside undersilled

both inner and outer sills corroding

headlight units deteriorated pattern weak

rear inner and outer wheel arch's corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,073 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 76,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,455 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 59,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,077 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,003 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 41,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,855 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 33,855 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 27,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,508 miles

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 1 Oct 2007 20,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,874 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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KD54 OGR is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KD54 OGR, 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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KD54 OGR is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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