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WF54 CVG

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,548 mi
Last recorded92,548 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 CVG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Screen has damage but high out of vision. (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 69,887 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front top mount bushes perished slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,887 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front top mount bushes perished slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,590 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front top mount bushes perished slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front top mount bushes perished slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,164 miles

rear brake disc,s corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,398 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 39,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,341 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,206 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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WF54 CVG 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 76.9%.

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 WF54 CVG, 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 WF54 CVG registered?

WF54 CVG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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The MOT history for WF54 CVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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