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HS04 VHC

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 VHC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,422 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,273 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,806 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 73,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,344 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,758 miles

spare tyre soft

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,834 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,493 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,521 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HS04 VHC is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HS04 VHC, 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 HS04 VHC registered?

HS04 VHC is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is HS04 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 VHC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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