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HV54 RVE

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,771 mi
Last recorded84,771 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 RVE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 84,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,341 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 64,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front n/s/r and o/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,861 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 40,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,055 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,153 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,833 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,679 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 RVE is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue 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 HV54 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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