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NA54 VTN

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 VTN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 112,119 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

power steering belt loose

Fail 23 Feb 2016 106,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

power steering belt loose

Fail 9 Feb 2015 102,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,405 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,949 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

moderate corrosin to both front to rear brake pipes.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 100,949 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust.

moderate corrosion to both froon to rear brake pipes.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 98,095 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,361 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,497 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,722 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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NA54 VTN is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTN, 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 NA54 VTN registered?

NA54 VTN is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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