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KF54 XVA

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,769 mi
Last recorded133,769 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 XVA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 133,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,053 miles

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

rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front suspensions system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,861 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 67,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,224 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,095 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,331 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,118 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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KF54 XVA 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 KF54 XVA, 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 KF54 XVA registered?

KF54 XVA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is KF54 XVA safe to buy?

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