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BJ54 FKM

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,271 mi
Last recorded131,271 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FKM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 131,271 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 131,270 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 117,805 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arch bubbling with corrosion slightly.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 107,425 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 107,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,599 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Arch has slight Corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,599 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Rear Arch has slight Corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 75,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 69,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 45,204 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 17 Sep 2011 45,204 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,837 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,155 miles

offside power steering pipe damp

fluctuation to offside front brake

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,995 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2007 11,746 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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BJ54 FKM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ54 FKM, 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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BJ54 FKM is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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