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AJ54 XRX

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,947 mi
Last recorded154,947 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 154,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 154,947 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 147,033 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 130,842 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 130,842 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 118,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 118,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 112,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 112,189 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 102,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

added 2 ltrs oil

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

added 2 ltrs oil

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,861 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 90,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,228 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 81,228 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,620 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XRX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

AJ54 XRX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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