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NX54 XNF

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,901 mi
Last recorded90,901 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 XNF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 90,901 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

lambda sensor not connected

EML is on

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,509 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Inner door handle faulty but functions

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,589 miles

child seat nearside rear

Fail 29 Oct 2015 74,375 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

child seat nearside rear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 65,645 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,550 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,882 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,846 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,006 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,343 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,343 miles

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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NX54 XNF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NX54 XNF, 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 NX54 XNF registered?

NX54 XNF is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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