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PY54 FKF

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,674 mi
Last recorded81,674 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 FKF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,155 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,539 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,330 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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PY54 FKF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PY54 FKF, 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 PY54 FKF registered?

PY54 FKF is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is PY54 FKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY54 FKF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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