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SP54 UJK

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,455 mi
Last recorded102,455 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split.Advised replace

No oil showing on dipstick.Topped up prior to mot test.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 102,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split.Advised replace

No oil showing on dipstick.Topped up prior to mot test.

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

Offside Rear Brake disc red in colour.Overheating?

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace! (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,882 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 92,882 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,860 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 82,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,787 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,631 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,851 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 46,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

covers on sills

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,820 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,810 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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SP54 UJK 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 60%.

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 UJK, 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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SP54 UJK is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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