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DE54 CYU

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 CYU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,431 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,513 miles

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

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 75,112 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Nearside & offside rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,581 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,398 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,390 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,637 miles

all 4 discs rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,290 miles

both front brake disc worn

both front wipers split

Fail 14 Feb 2011 57,282 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake disc worn

both front wipers split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,870 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 43,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,520 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 17,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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DE54 CYU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE54 CYU, 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 DE54 CYU registered?

DE54 CYU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DE54 CYU safe to buy?

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