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MJ54 RWN

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,524 mi
Last recorded92,524 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 RWN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,524 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside number plate light dim

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

soiling on both steering rack boots

Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,578 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 73,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 67,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 67,012 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,060 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread and side wall 195/60/15h

rear brake pads look low

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,892 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,569 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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MJ54 RWN is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ54 RWN, 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 MJ54 RWN registered?

MJ54 RWN is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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