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KX54 PCV

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,313 mi
Last recorded73,313 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 PCV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,313 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,305 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,895 miles

Advise:engine oil level low

Advise:front no.plate slight damage

Advise:front wipers smear screen

Advise:fuel cap seal splitting

Advise:o/s/f alloy slight damage

Advise:o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 12 Sep 2012 61,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise:engine oil level low

Advise:front no.plate slight damage

Advise:front wipers smear screen

Advise:fuel cap seal splitting

Advise:o/s/f alloy slight damage

Advise:o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,709 miles

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,519 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,860 miles

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

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

front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,177 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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KX54 PCV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX54 PCV, 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 KX54 PCV registered?

KX54 PCV is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is KX54 PCV safe to buy?

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