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PG04 EPK

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,365 mi
Last recorded106,365 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 EPK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,365 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 106,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,857 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,916 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads near limit

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,795 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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PG04 EPK is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PG04 EPK, 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 PG04 EPK registered?

PG04 EPK is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is PG04 EPK safe to buy?

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