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KX04 ADL

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,438 mi
Last recorded117,438 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 ADL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers smear slightly

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 117,437 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb retaining clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60 R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers smear slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc rusty

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,030 miles

Nearside Front nsf wing mirror cracked

Rear some surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Sep 2017 89,030 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lights ( NEED POLISHING) (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front nsf wing mirror cracked

Nearside Rear nsr brake calliper binding slightly

Rear some surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just giving a beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

aux drive belt damaged

drivers outer door handle insecure/loose

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,238 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Jul 2016 76,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,606 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,606 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 64,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,574 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 59,574 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,313 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,712 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,150 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 26,150 miles

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

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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KX04 ADL is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KX04 ADL, 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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KX04 ADL is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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