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HV54 JFG

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,754 mi
Last recorded66,754 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,611 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 59,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers not checked

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,157 miles

195/60r14 88h

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 49,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

195/60r14 88h

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,398 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 45,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advie offside rear tyre worn on edge side wall perishing

advise offside front tyre worn on edges

nearside front tyre bold onouter edge

washers just enuff water hitting screen washer pump /filter gets blocked needs flushing and maybe pump

Fail 6 Jan 2014 40,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advie offside rear tyre worn on edge side wall perishing

advise offside front tyre worn on edges

nearside front tyre bold onouter edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,919 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 30,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside inner driveshaft gaitor slightly leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2010 22,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner driveshaft gaitor slightly leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,759 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 JFG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFG, 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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HV54 JFG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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