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NA54 OCG

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 OCG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,236 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 63,069 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,612 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,612 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,640 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,019 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 34,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,133 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,809 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 16,809 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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NA54 OCG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NA54 OCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA54 OCG registered?

NA54 OCG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is NA54 OCG safe to buy?

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