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MF54 DOA

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,019 mi
Last recorded79,019 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 DOA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,019 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,968 miles

exhaust slight blow between front and mid sections

front washer jets poor but operational

n/s/rear tyre app limits

rear brake pads on low limits

slight play in rear inner anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 28 May 2014 67,860 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust slight blow between front and mid sections

front washer jets poor but operational

n/s/rear tyre app limits

rear brake pads on low limits

slight play in rear inner anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 13 May 2013 55,961 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 55,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 45,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,529 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

marks in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,309 miles

n/s/r hand brake slight sticking

front tyres 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,600 miles

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

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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MF54 DOA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF54 DOA, 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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MF54 DOA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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