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FY54 GVJ

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,089 mi
Last recorded67,089 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 GVJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear under sills coroding

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 64,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

o/s outer sill coroding

Fail 29 Nov 2021 62,238 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front subframe mount to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 30 May 2019 58,480 miles

n/s outer ,under sills coroding

o/s outer ,under sills coroding

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,356 miles

n/s outer sill corroding at rear

o/s outer sill corroding at rear

Fail 6 Jun 2018 56,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

n/s outer sill corroding at rear

o/s outer sill corroding at rear

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,681 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,515 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,865 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,158 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 25,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,202 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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FY54 GVJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY54 GVJ, 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 FY54 GVJ registered?

FY54 GVJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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