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PY54 FKH

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,267 mi
Last recorded84,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 FKH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut top rubber mounting starting to crack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

front sub frame corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,267 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,107 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 78,107 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 73,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 61,726 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,582 miles

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

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

both front strut top rubber mounting starting to crack

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,213 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 51,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,310 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 46,310 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,646 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 40,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,811 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 14,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FKH is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PY54 FKH, 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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PY54 FKH is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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