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NV54 XJB

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,696 mi
Last recorded98,696 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 XJB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,696 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 98,685 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,909 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

both head lights cloudy

Fail 2 Apr 2016 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

both head lights cloudy

Pass 22 Aug 2015 83,899 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2015 83,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2014 66,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,914 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,914 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play steering arms/rack ends

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,155 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,504 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,733 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 28,726 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,933 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 24,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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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NV54 XJB is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NV54 XJB, 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 NV54 XJB registered?

NV54 XJB is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is NV54 XJB safe to buy?

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