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AJ54 TYG

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,316 mi
Last recorded75,316 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 TYG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 75,313 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 64,661 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and multiple suspension components corroded but not effecting the strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 64,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and multiple suspension components corroded but not effecting the strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,804 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake only just. Met required effort

Fail 9 Dec 2021 54,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake only just. Met required effort

Pass 8 Dec 2020 51,389 miles

ns rear tyre has small splits in outer wall advise to replace

os handbrake low effort only just met effort

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,075 miles

OS HANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT

OS NS FRONTS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 43,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,813 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,206 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 41,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,835 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,198 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyre cracking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,514 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2010 24,468 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,537 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,750 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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AJ54 TYG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ54 TYG, 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 AJ54 TYG registered?

AJ54 TYG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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