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BF54 HJX

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HJX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,346 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 119,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,439 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 108,437 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,404 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 97,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,298 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,964 miles

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,012 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 56,012 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,848 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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BF54 HJX 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 72.2%.

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 BF54 HJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF54 HJX?

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What year was BF54 HJX registered?

BF54 HJX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is BF54 HJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 HJX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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