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NU54 GWG

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,250 mi
Last recorded144,250 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 GWG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 144,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 144,250 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met @16%

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,513 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front plate cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2015 121,017 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2015 120,761 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2014 111,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,005 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 99,003 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,954 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,457 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,357 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 36,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,829 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 7,578 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NU54 GWG 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 NU54 GWG, 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 NU54 GWG registered?

NU54 GWG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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