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MT54 EXW

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,855 mi
Last recorded72,855 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 EXW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,855 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 72,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 65,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn = boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,506 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,514 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,373 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,323 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 26,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,655 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,322 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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MT54 EXW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MT54 EXW, 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 MT54 EXW registered?

MT54 EXW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is MT54 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT54 EXW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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