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BK54 FPY

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,104 mi
Last recorded40,104 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 FPY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,382 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,966 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 32,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,042 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 28,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,686 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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BK54 FPY is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK54 FPY, 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 BK54 FPY registered?

BK54 FPY is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BK54 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 FPY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK54 FPY have outstanding finance?

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