CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV54 UEC

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,948 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear minor body corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear minor surface corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlights dirty

Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,619 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

exhaust front pipe flex tender

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,550 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 75,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,993 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,714 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,974 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,836 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 45,836 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,485 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 38,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,351 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
Full Kia Cerato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV54 UEC is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue 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 UEC, 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

How do I check the history of HV54 UEC?

You can check the full history of HV54 UEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV54 UEC registered?

HV54 UEC is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 September 2004.

Is HV54 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 UEC 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.

Does HV54 UEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV54 UEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.