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PK54 BKV

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,111 mi
Last recorded67,111 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 BKV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,118 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,503 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,285 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,464 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,977 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,210 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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PK54 BKV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver 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 PK54 BKV, 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

How do I check the history of PK54 BKV?

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What year was PK54 BKV registered?

PK54 BKV is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is PK54 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK54 BKV 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.

Does PK54 BKV have outstanding finance?

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