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GJ54 DRO

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,224 mi
Last recorded85,224 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DRO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,224 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,223 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 78,223 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,516 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,485 miles

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

rear registration plate is slightly damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,042 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2009 36,710 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,948 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,186 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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GJ54 DRO is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

GJ54 DRO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is GJ54 DRO safe to buy?

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