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BX54 UJM

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,138 mi
Last recorded73,138 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 73,138 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front tyres worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,186 miles

condition of front wishbone bushs

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

front number plate

rear brake pad wear low n/s/r

uneven wear both front tyres on outer edges

wear on front brake discs

Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

condition of front wishbone bushs

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

front number plate

rear brake pad wear low n/s/r

uneven wear both front tyres on outer edges

wear on front brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 55,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,724 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,676 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,674 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,546 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 UJM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UJM, 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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What year was BX54 UJM registered?

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

Is BX54 UJM safe to buy?

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