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DY54 VFR

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,642 mi
Last recorded84,642 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 VFR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,642 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 84,642 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,475 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,879 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 70,879 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,769 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,319 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 59,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,869 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,755 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn unevenly

Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,009 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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DY54 VFR is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY54 VFR, 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 DY54 VFR registered?

DY54 VFR is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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