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RF54 HTZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,301 mi
Last recorded75,301 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 HTZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,301 miles

washer jets

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,422 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear underside general corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2020 69,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear underside general corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,741 miles

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

Front both headlamp lens faded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Various underside components corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 68,733 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front both headlamp lens faded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Various underside components corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,932 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 67,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,697 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 66,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,335 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 65,325 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 65,325 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,465 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,691 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 55,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,848 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,589 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 33,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HTZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RF54 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

RF54 HTZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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