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DE54 XKM

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,607 mi
Last recorded48,607 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XKM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,939 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 35,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eng light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,846 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 30,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,795 miles

Cannot fully test O/S/R seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 27,795 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Cannot fully test O/S/R seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,609 miles

Cannot fully test N/S/R seatbelt as child seat fitted

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 24,609 miles

Cannot fully test N/S/R seatbelt as child seat fitted

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2008 21,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,898 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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DE54 XKM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE54 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

DE54 XKM is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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