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PG04 XRW

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,556 mi
Last recorded121,556 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 XRW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 121,556 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

o/s / n/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r light slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

outer sills not clearly visible

Fail 30 Dec 2015 121,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

o/s / n/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

outer sills not clearly visible

Pass 30 Jan 2015 110,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s front brake disc back plate corroded

o/s / n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion on front cross member

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2015 110,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s front brake disc back plate corroded

o/s / n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion on front cross member

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2014 94,022 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 94,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,464 miles

edge wear on both front tyres

Fail 2 Jan 2013 77,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,352 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn/low

slight leak from offside front shocker

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,791 miles

osf shocker has slight leak

rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,517 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,517 miles

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 31,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XRW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PG04 XRW, 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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PG04 XRW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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