MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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