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NU54 RVX

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,742 mi
Last recorded89,742 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 RVX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,742 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,780 miles

Nearside Rear age related cracking

Offside Rear has age related cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,780 miles

Nearside Rear age related cracking

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

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

Offside Rear has age related cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread but no cords showing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread but no cords showing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,600 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 66,600 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,872 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,483 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 43,371 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,371 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,454 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 38,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,877 miles

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

both rear tyre worn inside edge

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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NU54 RVX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU54 RVX, 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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What year was NU54 RVX registered?

NU54 RVX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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