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SD54 BFM

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 BFM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,755 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,244 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,244 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,116 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,179 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,222 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 38,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SD54 BFM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver 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 SD54 BFM, 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 SD54 BFM?

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What year was SD54 BFM registered?

SD54 BFM is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is SD54 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 BFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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