CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG54 VDZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,632 mi
Last recorded52,632 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 VDZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,632 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 52,630 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine management light illuminated dashboard

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake high

Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake high

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,560 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,006 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,096 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 38,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,687 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 33,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,496 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 31,490 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,200 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 30,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,595 miles

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

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
Full Kia Cerato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG54 VDZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SG54 VDZ, 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 SG54 VDZ?

You can check the full history of SG54 VDZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG54 VDZ registered?

SG54 VDZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SG54 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG54 VDZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG54 VDZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG54 VDZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.