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GJ54 EYZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,912 mi
Last recorded60,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 60,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,663 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,147 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,174 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,024 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,486 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,486 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,520 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 23,425 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads starting to wear low

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 EYZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ54 EYZ, 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 EYZ registered?

GJ54 EYZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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