MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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.
Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust flexy worn starting to blow by
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre exhaust flexy worn starting blow exhaust emmisions
centre exhaust flexy worn starting blow exhaust emmisions
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
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
nearside front tyre worn close to limit.
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BT54 CVM safe to buy?
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