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RV54 NGY

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,845 mi
Last recorded33,845 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 NGY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 33,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2018 33,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked around fixing (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,022 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 33,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,455 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing slightly low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 25,498 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,255 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,869 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 12,386 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,867 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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RV54 NGY 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 92.9%.

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 RV54 NGY, 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 RV54 NGY?

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What year was RV54 NGY registered?

RV54 NGY is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is RV54 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV54 NGY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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