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NV54 RMX

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,100 mi
Last recorded99,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn outer edge 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear park brake effort low compared to ns

offside screen washers poor

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2017 99,083 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn outer edge 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear park brake effort low compared to ns

offside screen washers poor

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi to mid section flange possible gasket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch deteriorated, difficult to close

exhaust mid section to back box both flanges corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2015 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi to mid section flange possible gasket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet catch deteriorated, difficult to close

exhaust mid section to back box both flanges corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,839 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread (195/60r15)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,261 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,861 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,666 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,873 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,503 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,050 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 RMX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV54 RMX, 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 NV54 RMX registered?

NV54 RMX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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