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RF54 CHG

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,602 mi
Last recorded146,602 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 CHG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 146,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 139,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 131,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,884 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,274 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 920,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,612 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,582 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 75,582 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,175 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,966 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 57,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,910 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 47,910 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,260 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 35,200 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RF54 CHG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF54 CHG, 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 RF54 CHG registered?

RF54 CHG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RF54 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 CHG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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