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BX54 UJZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,297 mi
Last recorded87,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 UJZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,594 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,636 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 74,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,105 miles

slight bind o/s f brake

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,133 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 53,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 53,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,990 miles

fan belts need replacing .

rear wiper blad broken .

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,092 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,764 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 38,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,587 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 UJZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

BX54 UJZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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