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NR04 DZC

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,401 mi
Last recorded102,401 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 DZC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2016 102,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,499 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 92,499 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,161 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,560 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,902 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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NR04 DZC is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NR04 DZC, 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 NR04 DZC registered?

NR04 DZC is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is NR04 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR04 DZC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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