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PY04 FSX

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 FSX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,529 miles

o/s/r seat belt not checked due child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 9 Dec 2016 108,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt not checked due child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,728 miles

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

aireial missing -broke off

n/s/r shocker seems weak

o/s/r shocker seems weak

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 26 Nov 2015 90,728 miles

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

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

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

aireial missing -broke off

n/s/r shocker seems weak

o/s/r shocker seems weak

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,167 miles

n/s rear parking brake pulling less than o/s. nearside 88% no lock offside 179% lockout

n/s/r seat belt not checked due child seat fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2014 74,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

n/s rear parking brake pulling less than o/s. nearside 88% no lock offside 179% lockout

n/s/r seat belt not checked due child seat fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi poor and slightly blowing

Fail 28 Nov 2013 56,514 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi poor and slightly blowing

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,787 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,366 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,738 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,747 miles

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

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

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

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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PY04 FSX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY04 FSX, 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 PY04 FSX registered?

PY04 FSX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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