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SB54 DDZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,819 mi
Last recorded60,819 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 DDZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,819 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,819 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front disc is corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,902 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT JUDDER DETECTED ON RBT

Fail 31 Jul 2014 56,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT JUDDER DETECTED ON RBT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED WITHIN TREAD

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,165 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,165 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,809 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 35,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 28,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

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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SB54 DDZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SB54 DDZ, 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 SB54 DDZ registered?

SB54 DDZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is SB54 DDZ safe to buy?

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