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FJ54 VZA

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,454 mi
Last recorded89,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 VZA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 89,454 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 89,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 78,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,957 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 67,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,854 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 57,851 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2011 44,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,677 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 32,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,905 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 5,538 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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FJ54 VZA 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 71.4%.

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 FJ54 VZA, 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 FJ54 VZA registered?

FJ54 VZA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is FJ54 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ54 VZA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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