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HV54 JFF

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,815 mi
Last recorded47,815 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 JFF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,815 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 47,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 47,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 45,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,687 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,409 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,834 miles

slight dampness to steering rack gaiters

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,136 miles

dampness to steering rack

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 24,462 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,916 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,941 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 16,941 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,332 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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HV54 JFF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HV54 JFF, 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

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What year was HV54 JFF registered?

HV54 JFF is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is HV54 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 JFF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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