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MJ54 RWO

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,667 mi
Last recorded86,667 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 RWO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,667 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 86,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,781 miles

Advise rest metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Aug 2020 83,781 miles

Advise rest metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,306 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 79,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,366 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Aug 2018 75,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 65,111 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,109 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

advise rear tyres cracking in tread and side walls and tread edges

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,943 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,894 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 22,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,007 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,510 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 RWO is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO registered?

MJ54 RWO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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