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WV54 XGZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,010 mi
Last recorded85,010 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 XGZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,010 miles

REAR DISCS RUSTY / FRONT BACK PLATE CORRODED

Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

REAR DISCS RUSTY / FRONT BACK PLATE CORRODED

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,578 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

2/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 6 Sep 2014 69,752 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES & GETTING LOW 3/ FRONT DISCS SLIGHLY LIPPED

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,235 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,028 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Fail 4 Sep 2012 55,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,114 miles

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)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs badly worn / corroded and lipped

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,114 miles

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)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs badly worn / corroded and lipped

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,386 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 32,142 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,379 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,379 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,099 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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WV54 XGZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV54 XGZ, 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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WV54 XGZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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