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GL54 ECX

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,686 mi
Last recorded17,686 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ECX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 17,686 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 17,686 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 17,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 14 Nov 2017 17,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 17,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 17,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,499 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 16,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,585 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 14,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,010 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 11,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 11,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 9,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 7,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 4,797 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 2,988 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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GL54 ECX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GL54 ECX, 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 GL54 ECX registered?

GL54 ECX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is GL54 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 ECX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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