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BX54 UJC

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 UJC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,306 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

advisory /engine cover / plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 83,303 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

advisory /engine cover / plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,125 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

advisory ,,/ engine cover fitted

advisory ,,plastic over sills fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 83,119 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

advisory ,,/ engine cover fitted

advisory ,,plastic over sills fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front wiper blades splitting on ends

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,044 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 73,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,683 miles

advisery; front inner brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2011 69,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

advisery; front inner brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 66,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,208 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 56,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,781 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,441 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 UJC is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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