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SC54 ACX

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,110 mi
Last recorded98,110 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 ACX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2017 98,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2016 89,930 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,306 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

0/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

2 nails in n/s/r tyre also wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

handbrake cable snapped at end of brake test

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nail in o/s/r tyre also close to legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,443 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2014 71,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,916 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,916 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs ware liped

power steering belt cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 27,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,578 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 15,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,099 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 11,258 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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SC54 ACX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SC54 ACX, 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 SC54 ACX registered?

SC54 ACX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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