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NG54 FYA

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,998 mi
Last recorded28,998 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 FYA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 28,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 26,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox N/S oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 19,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 15,517 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 13,797 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Ns driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 13,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also tyre is soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Ns driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 12,600 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 12,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 12,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 11,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 10,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 9,870 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 8,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 8,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 7,501 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 6,864 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls are slightly scrubbed

Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,012 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 6,012 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,201 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 4,169 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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NG54 FYA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NG54 FYA, 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 NG54 FYA registered?

NG54 FYA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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