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RF54 HUA

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,860 mi
Last recorded58,860 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 HUA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,226 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,885 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,750 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,502 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 30,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,912 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 25,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 19,989 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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RF54 HUA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HUA, 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 RF54 HUA?

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What year was RF54 HUA registered?

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

Is RF54 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 HUA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF54 HUA have outstanding finance?

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