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GJ54 EZA

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,203 miles

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

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

front registration plate damage but not likely to be misread

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,203 miles

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

front registration plate damage but not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,496 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 26,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,281 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,641 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 EZA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ54 EZA registered?

GJ54 EZA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GJ54 EZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ54 EZA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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