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GJ54 OKW

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,576 mi
Last recorded78,576 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,509 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 75,482 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi (7.1.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,779 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,786 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 60,786 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,255 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear seatbelts not tested due to items on rear seat.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,255 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear seatbelts not tested due to items on rear seat.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 44,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,511 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,687 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,555 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 OKW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OKW, 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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GJ54 OKW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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