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WF54 TWN

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,666 mi
Last recorded42,666 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 TWN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake pads low

Fail 11 Sep 2018 42,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,286 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Front front brake discs & pads wearing

Front head lamps in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2017 39,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake pads wearing

Front head lamps in poor condition

front & rear brake discs corroded & wearing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,265 miles

front & rear brake disc slightly corroded

front & rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,559 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,185 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,734 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,204 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,593 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 24,593 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 20,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,650 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 15,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,723 miles

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

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

handbrake high

tested car in wet conditions

Fail 6 Dec 2007 14,723 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake high

tested car in wet conditions

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 TWN is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF54 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

WF54 TWN is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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