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BT54 CVM

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,215 mi
Last recorded82,215 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 CVM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 82,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,114 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 80,098 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill corroded at rear, RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres cracking. replacement recommended.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,016 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,978 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

idle speed slightly high

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,649 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,747 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,396 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 43,396 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,550 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,659 miles

exhaust flexy worn starting to blow by

Fail 6 Dec 2013 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust flexy worn starting blow exhaust emmisions

Pass 6 Dec 2013 35,693 miles

centre exhaust flexy worn starting blow exhaust emmisions

Fail 10 Dec 2012 32,879 miles

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

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

exhaust centre flexy worn

front pads low close to minimum depth 1.5mm

n/s/r tyre edges wearing low cose to minimum tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,879 miles

exhaust centre flexy worn

front pads low close to minimum depth 1.5mm

n/s/r tyre edges wearing low cose to minimum tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 25,937 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,279 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,936 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 13,483 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 CVM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

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

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