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SL54 WGG

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,287 mi
Last recorded83,287 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 WGG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,287 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone are also slight rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle components corroded and rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 81,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under vehicle slight corrosion and components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,884 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 41,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,988 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,223 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE CORRODED AND WEAK

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,869 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,407 miles

both rear tyre treads perished

Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,262 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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SL54 WGG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL54 WGG, 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 SL54 WGG registered?

SL54 WGG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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