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KH54 RSV

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,677 mi
Last recorded128,677 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 RSV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 128,677 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,038 miles

Inspected in wet conditions.

Inspected in wet conditions.

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,225 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,062 miles

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

front & rear brake discs worn

under body wet due to weather

Fail 13 Nov 2015 124,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

under body wet due to weather

Pass 22 Nov 2014 118,540 miles

Inspected in wet conditions

Slight play in O/S Rack.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 111,434 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

play in o/s/f track rod & inner steering rack arm

Pass 12 Dec 2012 102,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,378 miles

front discs poor condition

front exhaust flexy very weak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,062 miles

front discs poor

nearside rear pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,012 miles

front brakes slightly outof balance

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,897 miles

slight run out on rear brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,292 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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KH54 RSV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KH54 RSV, 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 KH54 RSV registered?

KH54 RSV is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is KH54 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH54 RSV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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