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BX54 UJE

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,704 mi
Last recorded71,704 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,704 miles

tyres osr4mm osf5mm nsr5mm nsf5mm

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,193 miles

tyres6mm all round

Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wheel dragging

tyres6mm all round

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,099 miles

osr6mm osf7mm nsr6mm nsf7mm

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,828 miles

osr6mm osf7mm nsr4mm nsf7mm

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,971 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 29,041 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,469 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,173 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,953 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 UJE is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BX54 UJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX54 UJE registered?

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

Is BX54 UJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX54 UJE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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