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WK54 UUW

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,482 mi
Last recorded150,482 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 UUW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 150,482 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 14 May 2019 150,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Apr 2018 137,936 miles

N/S head light adjuster broken

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 137,935 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S head light adjuster broken

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,687 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (both) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 127,687 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (both) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,950 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 120,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,846 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,796 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,406 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 5 Feb 2013 94,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers poor

Fail 22 Dec 2011 84,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,350 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,926 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 74,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,876 miles

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

pin hole in nearside front cv gaiter

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,053 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 42,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WK54 UUW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK54 UUW, 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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WK54 UUW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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