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BJ54 VLA

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,795 mi
Last recorded113,795 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 113,795 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,759 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,722 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 65,722 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,482 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,281 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 VLA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLA, 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

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What year was BJ54 VLA registered?

BJ54 VLA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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