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BT54 OTZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OTZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front windscreen washer poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 121,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and resr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front windscreen washer poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 118,101 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 118,101 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,191 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges very close to legal limit(nearside has a nail in )

oil around power steering pipe

Fail 8 Oct 2018 115,191 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges very close to legal limit(nearside has a nail in )

oil around power steering pipe

Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,100 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre bald edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,100 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre bald edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 108,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake fluid level slightly down

to offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 108,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake fluid level slightly down

o.b.d.light on

parking brake 16%

to offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,988 miles

Body has slight corrosion some corrosion to rear wing edges (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from pipe on offside of steering rack (2.3.3b)

both wiper rubbers split but clearing screen

Fail 15 Sep 2015 104,988 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion some corrosion to rear wing edges (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from pipe on offside of steering rack (2.3.3b)

both wiper rubbers split but clearing screen

Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,671 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 83,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,288 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 75,101 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,202 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 36,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OTZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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