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HK54 JVM

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,597 mi
Last recorded74,597 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 JVM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,597 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,444 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,704 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 60,701 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,971 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 54,968 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,081 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,548 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,253 miles

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

underside brake piping not visible[under plastic covers]

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp electic motors buzzing..fault??,,front brake pads 75% worn..underside brake piping under plastic covers

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,222 miles

front pads wear noted

Fail 15 Nov 2013 37,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear lens cracked..front brake pads worn close to low warning device

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,912 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,076 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,372 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,582 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 23 Nov 2007 16,733 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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HK54 JVM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HK54 JVM, 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 HK54 JVM registered?

HK54 JVM is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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