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MT54 GWZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,292 mi
Last recorded69,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 GWZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,292 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,764 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,576 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,097 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLE SLIGHTLY LOSE.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIATION.

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,721 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 40,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,926 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,638 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 GWZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

MT54 GWZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is MT54 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT54 GWZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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