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ET04 HUU

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 HUU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,037 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 105,037 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,733 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,022 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 98,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 95,543 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,938 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,882 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 86,881 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,488 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,867 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,371 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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ET04 HUU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET04 HUU, 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 ET04 HUU registered?

ET04 HUU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is ET04 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 HUU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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