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KN54 ZTV

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,791 mi
Last recorded125,791 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 ZTV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,676 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 122,624 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,304 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,304 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,953 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 77,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,416 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,884 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,822 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 44,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,256 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre @ 2mm outer edge

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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KN54 ZTV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN54 ZTV, 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 KN54 ZTV registered?

KN54 ZTV is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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