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RF54 OVN

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,861 mi
Last recorded89,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 89,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside components covered in mud

Pass 19 Jul 2025 89,114 miles

underbody covered

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody heavily covered

Fail 17 Jul 2024 87,284 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

underbody heavily covered

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,224 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,877 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,846 miles

nsf tyre worn low on outter edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,473 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,905 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Oct 2007 13,905 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

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 OVN is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

RF54 OVN is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is RF54 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 OVN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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