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BX54 UJB

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 UJB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 82,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sill surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear lower wheel arches corrodid

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,715 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 65,715 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,971 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,678 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 36,678 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,901 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,439 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,389 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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BX54 UJB is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX54 UJB, 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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BX54 UJB is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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