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KF54 XVE

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,613 mi
Last recorded80,613 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 XVE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outter case (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres generally worn / small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 80,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of arch / rear cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outter case (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres generally worn / small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,458 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight rust in o/s/r wheel arch

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

fan belt squealing

Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

aspect ratios not the same front to rear but matching on axles

Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,858 miles

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

different size tyres fitted between the front and rear axle

n/s/r hand brake arm does not fully return to the stop

rear exhaust flange is a little rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 52,541 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine rpm above mot requirements (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very pitted (1.2.1 (e))

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

all tyres very slightly misshaped

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,350 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,405 miles

Exhaust and front brake pipes rusting.

Washer operation just adequate.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,692 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Front number plate cracked.

Plastic outer cover sills fitted.

Slight windscreen damage.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,579 miles

acceptable windscreen chip*shields on underbody, outer sills,etc, restrict examination* underbody muddy and wet* front no.plate cracked* driver's seatbelt reluctant to retract* front brake discs lipped*

vertical link bar gaiters perished*engine warning light on*

Fail 6 Jan 2014 42,579 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

acceptable windscreen chip*shields on underbody, outer sills,etc, restrict examination* underbody muddy and wet* front no.plate cracked* driver's seatbelt reluctant to retract* front brake discs lipped*

vertical link bar gaiters perished*engine warning light on*

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,932 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 37,932 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,269 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 35,269 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nsr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,446 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 32,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,916 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,475 miles

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

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 XVE is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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