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VK54 PTU

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,058 mi
Last recorded97,058 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 PTU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,058 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 97,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,637 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,905 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 68,905 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 21 Sep 2012 61,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,919 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,919 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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,391 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,393 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 13,393 miles

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

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

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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VK54 PTU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK54 PTU, 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 VK54 PTU registered?

VK54 PTU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VK54 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK54 PTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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