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NV54 RKX

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,406 mi
Last recorded69,406 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 RKX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,406 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 69,406 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 61,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,263 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,605 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 30,553 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,360 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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NV54 RKX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NV54 RKX, 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 NV54 RKX?

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What year was NV54 RKX registered?

NV54 RKX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is NV54 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV54 RKX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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