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GL54 EXJ

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,540 mi
Last recorded30,540 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 EXJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,136 miles

Rear tyres perishing

rear pads wearing thin,

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,747 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 25,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f wiper split but clears screen adequately.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f wiper blade has small split.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,696 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,875 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 EXJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

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

Is GL54 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 EXJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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