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RJ54 PYP

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,854 mi
Last recorded103,854 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 PYP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 103,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,074 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 88,074 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,476 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,037 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,151 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,117 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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RJ54 PYP is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ54 PYP, 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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RJ54 PYP is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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