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BX54 UKR

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,780 mi
Last recorded96,780 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 96,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,580 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 92,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,550 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 83,550 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,691 miles

oil fillter leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advice tracking check

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 5 Sep 2014 75,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advice tracking check

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear disc corroded

oil fillter leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,480 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 10 Sep 2013 67,334 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,128 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,950 miles

engine noisey oil not registering on dip stick 2lt oil added to engine

nearside front tyre on 3mm/both rear tyres worn on edges+cracking recomend tracking

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine noisey oil not registering on dip stick 2lt oil added to engine

nearside front tyre on 3mm/both rear tyres worn on edges+cracking recomend tracking

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,048 miles

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

front brake pads worn thin offside very close to limits

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,238 miles

front brake pads getting low/recomend hand brake adjust in near future

Fail 29 Aug 2009 37,971 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low/recomend hand brake adjust in near future

Fail 9 Sep 2008 30,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,526 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 UKR is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

BX54 UKR is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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