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SB54 RJZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,113 mi
Last recorded74,113 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 RJZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 74,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 67,728 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

back box has a slight blow

Pass 23 Dec 2017 61,211 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 52,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 52,713 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi pipe to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi pipe to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,650 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,388 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer shoulders and showing slight signs of cracking(no cords showing)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,636 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,559 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,125 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,700 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2009 34,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,757 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,757 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,897 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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SB54 RJZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB54 RJZ, 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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SB54 RJZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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