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EX54 RZV

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 RZV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,380 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,962 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,613 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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EX54 RZV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX54 RZV, 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 EX54 RZV?

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What year was EX54 RZV registered?

EX54 RZV is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EX54 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 RZV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX54 RZV have outstanding finance?

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