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SA54 XYR

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,461 mi
Last recorded73,461 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 XYR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2011 73,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,461 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 68,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,226 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 61,226 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,775 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 37,088 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,088 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

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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SA54 XYR is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SA54 XYR, 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 SA54 XYR registered?

SA54 XYR is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is SA54 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA54 XYR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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