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WL54 AUP

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,853 mi
Last recorded93,853 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 AUP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,853 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,795 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,390 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR ("D" bushes) have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance between front wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 74,390 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR ("D" bushes) have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance between front wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,284 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,403 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,370 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,983 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,263 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,248 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,730 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2012 39,295 miles

slight deteroiration on rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 17 May 2011 37,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre side walls slight deteriorated

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,718 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,238 miles

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,745 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 20,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WL54 AUP is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WL54 AUP, 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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WL54 AUP is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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