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SX04 AWN

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 AWN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,940 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,541 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,541 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,361 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in nearside rear tyre which is also worn down to 2 mm

slight oil seepage from steering rack

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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SX04 AWN is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX04 AWN, 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 SX04 AWN registered?

SX04 AWN is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is SX04 AWN safe to buy?

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