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PA04 UFS

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,220 mi
Last recorded64,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 UFS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,220 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,065 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner mouting bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,671 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 44,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,292 miles

underside rusty advise waxoil

Fail 16 Jul 2014 39,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underside rusty advise waxoil

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,786 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 35,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,112 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,947 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,895 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,514 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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PA04 UFS is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PA04 UFS, 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 PA04 UFS registered?

PA04 UFS is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is PA04 UFS safe to buy?

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