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GJ04 XZE

2004 Kia Cerato

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,785 mi
Last recorded124,785 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 XZE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 124,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 124,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s rear number plate bulb dim advise replacement.

o/s front tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 97,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s rear number plate bulb dim advise replacement.

o/s front tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,219 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,219 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,760 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,965 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,619 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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GJ04 XZE is a 2004 Kia Cerato in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GJ04 XZE, 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 GJ04 XZE registered?

GJ04 XZE is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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