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KB54 BHF

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,793 mi
Last recorded36,793 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 BHF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 29,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 27,667 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,184 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 22,131 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 18,941 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,569 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,975 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 11,832 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,797 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,623 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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KB54 BHF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KB54 BHF, 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 KB54 BHF registered?

KB54 BHF is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is KB54 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB54 BHF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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