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N30 NGW

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,509 mi
Last recorded95,509 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 NGW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,509 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately stiff (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately stiff (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge and wear low (3mm)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,249 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 85,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight blow on exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,095 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,095 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 54,021 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,501 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 38,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,421 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,326 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,284 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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N30 NGW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N30 NGW, 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 N30 NGW registered?

N30 NGW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is N30 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 NGW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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