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BK54 XVO

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,944 mi
Last recorded64,944 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 54,948 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 56,814 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,991 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 45,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 37,404 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f wing slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,404 miles

o/s/f wing slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,948 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2007 29,946 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 XVO 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 55.6%.

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 BK54 XVO, 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 BK54 XVO registered?

BK54 XVO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is BK54 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 XVO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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