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AJ54 XRT

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,847 mi
Last recorded72,847 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XRT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 72,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 72,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 61,537 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,147 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,826 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,181 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 42,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,696 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 29,623 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 29,607 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,234 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,452 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 XRT is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

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