1997 KIA Ceres 2.4L Diesel · P733 CDG
1997 KIA Ceres (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 56,453 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CERES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P733 CDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 56,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P733 CDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kia Ceres (P733 CDG) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure and corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance may be due to not been driven (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
P733 CDG Mileage History
- 08/02/202252,894 mi
- 28/03/202355,673 km
- 05/06/202456,113 mi
- 26/06/202456,126 mi+13 mi
- 05/06/202656,453 mi+327 mi
Average of roughly 824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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