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GJ54 BVP

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,378 mi
Last recorded30,378 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BVP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,428 miles

advise new front wiper blades

front pads 2/3 worn

n/s/f sidewall poor due to kerb damage

o/s rack boot moist

Fail 8 Sep 2015 29,428 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable snapped, advise x2 (3.1.6b)

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

advise new front wiper blades

front pads 2/3 worn

n/s/f sidewall poor due to kerb damage

o/s rack boot moist

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,472 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 26,472 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,440 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Aug 2009 19,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,894 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,929 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 13,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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GJ54 BVP 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 GJ54 BVP, 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 GJ54 BVP registered?

GJ54 BVP is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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