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GL54 EXH

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,955 mi
Last recorded63,955 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 EXH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 63,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 61,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer arch/sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer arch/sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 59,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 56,555 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks in tread.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 56,511 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sharp edge offside rear wheel arch but not dangerous to pedestrians

Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 46,179 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 38,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 34,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,424 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,721 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 28,721 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,517 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,815 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,199 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,950 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,185 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,938 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 EXH is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL54 EXH, 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 GL54 EXH registered?

GL54 EXH is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is GL54 EXH safe to buy?

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