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MA54 UHG

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 UHG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 85,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,005 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,847 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,717 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alltyres cracking due to age

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,779 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 37,779 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,609 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 35,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,597 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,368 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,498 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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MA54 UHG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA54 UHG, 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 MA54 UHG registered?

MA54 UHG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is MA54 UHG safe to buy?

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