MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides- to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor images (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides- floor to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides- poor images (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides- inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake pipes covered
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides- poor images (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides- inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake pipes covered
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides- cable snapped (3.7.B.6a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear shocker has reduced dampening
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear shocker has reduced dampening
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
MF54 NAU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MF54 NAU, 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 MF54 NAU?
You can check the full history of MF54 NAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MF54 NAU registered?
MF54 NAU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 9 September 2004.
Is MF54 NAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF54 NAU shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MF54 NAU 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 MF54 NAU. 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.