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MJ54 TKU

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,794 mi
Last recorded84,794 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 TKU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,645 miles

Both front brake discs lipped.

Gearbox leaking oil.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,873 miles

air con belt cracking

power steering belt slipping

Fail 29 Oct 2012 52,873 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,114 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,112 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,707 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge scuffed

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,367 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 26,367 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,082 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 TKU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

MJ54 TKU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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