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BT54 CVL

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,524 mi
Last recorded43,524 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 CVL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,524 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 43,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,776 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 40,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 37,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,833 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,236 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,683 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2015 25,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2014 20,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 18,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 16,971 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 16,971 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,923 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 13,185 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,936 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,819 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,682 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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BT54 CVL is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT54 CVL, 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 BT54 CVL registered?

BT54 CVL is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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