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NU54 GWW

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,983 mi
Last recorded71,983 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 GWW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,983 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 71,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,337 miles

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

n/s headlamp damaged. o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 46,337 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp damaged. o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Pass 7 May 2010 38,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,309 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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NU54 GWW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NU54 GWW, 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 NU54 GWW registered?

NU54 GWW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is NU54 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU54 GWW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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