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DG54 JUJ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,738 mi
Last recorded73,738 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 JUJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,738 miles

n/s rear brake pipe to flexi and over the fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,768 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 59,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,297 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 54,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,653 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,585 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,225 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,686 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,219 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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DG54 JUJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG54 JUJ, 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 DG54 JUJ registered?

DG54 JUJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is DG54 JUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 JUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG54 JUJ have outstanding finance?

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