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HN54 UCO

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,714 mi
Last recorded42,714 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 UCO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,714 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 41,862 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,865 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,687 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f rear subframe bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower trailing arm front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged/broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both registration plate lamps slight affected by the operation of another bulb

Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,427 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower lower trailing arm front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch damaged/broken, however does not foul any moving parts of vehicle

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack has a light misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 37,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower lower trailing arm front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch damaged/broken, however does not foul any moving parts of vehicle

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack has a light misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish/crack (195/60R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm foremost bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack has slight misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,479 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (1995/60R15) tyre also devoid of tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack has slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,716 miles

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Nov 2014 26,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre out of shape, well within legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre out of shape, well within legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper split

Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2011 23,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper split

Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,943 miles

o/s wiper split

Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,324 miles

park brake slightly high

small oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2008 18,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake slightly high

small oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,480 miles

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

park brake slightly high

Fail 28 Nov 2007 13,480 miles

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

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

park brake slightly high

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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HN54 UCO is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HN54 UCO, 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 HN54 UCO registered?

HN54 UCO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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The MOT history for HN54 UCO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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