2005 KIA Cerato 1.6L Petrol · RK54 VCP
2005 KIA Cerato (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 69,387 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- KIA CERATO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK54 VCP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/11/2021
- 69,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK54 VCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Cerato (RK54 VCP) between April 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RK54 VCP Mileage History
- 14/04/20084,185 mi
- 20/04/20095,022 mi+837 mi
- 13/04/201017,606 mi+12,584 mi
- 22/04/201017,872 mi+266 mi
- 12/04/201127,463 mi+9,591 mi
- 20/04/201237,041 mi+9,578 mi
- 15/04/201341,845 mi+4,804 mi
- 15/04/201445,014 mi+3,169 mi
- 15/04/201445,014 mi
- 20/04/201548,332 mi+3,318 mi
- 22/04/201548,332 mi
- 14/05/201658,327 mi+9,995 mi
- 25/04/201755,086 mi-3,241 mi
- 25/04/201755,086 mi
- 25/04/201855,410 mi+324 mi
- 26/04/201959,475 mi+4,065 mi
- 27/04/201959,482 mi+7 mi
- 28/10/202064,181 mi+4,699 mi
- 01/11/202169,387 mi+5,206 mi
Average of roughly 4,812 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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