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SP54 RHJ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

86,617 mi
Last recorded86,617 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 RHJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 86,617 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed /corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded oter sill corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,805 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 81,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight leak from exhaust flexi

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,537 miles

abs components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 74,537 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

abs components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 69,543 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,726 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,398 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 51,398 miles

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

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

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

2xfront hub bearings slight roughness

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,144 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 33,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,988 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 27,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SP54 RHJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SP54 RHJ, 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 SP54 RHJ registered?

SP54 RHJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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