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WH04 CXR

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,301 mi
Last recorded75,301 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 CXR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,989 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 72,983 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 68,922 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,821 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,267 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 48,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,952 miles

o/s/r tyre nailed and slightly perished

Fail 22 Jun 2010 41,952 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre nailed and slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,902 miles

advise check tyre pressures

front number plate damage

offside front tyre secondary tread wearing away

Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,902 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise check tyre pressures

front number plate damage

offside front tyre secondary tread wearing away

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine Rev's erratic

offside front tyre secondary tread wearing away

Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,998 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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WH04 CXR is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WH04 CXR, 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 WH04 CXR registered?

WH04 CXR is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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