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VN54 UEJ

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,020 mi
Last recorded149,020 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UEJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 149,020 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s brakes binding and will need repairing soon (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 138,874 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 135,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 135,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,407 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,132 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,284 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,604 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,232 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,229 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,465 miles

Front wipers smearing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 68,465 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front wipers smearing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,942 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 65,941 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,270 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,935 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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VN54 UEJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN54 UEJ, 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 VN54 UEJ registered?

VN54 UEJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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