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CF04 SXX

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,064 mi
Last recorded75,064 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 SXX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 74,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,729 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rust on sills +under sills +inner wings

Fail 13 Sep 2022 66,715 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rust on sills +under sills +inner wings

Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 58,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,302 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 40,302 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,243 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 29,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 27,452 miles

Fuel tank leaking Leaking from top and visible down the front edge of the tank. (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted - now correct. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,126 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,679 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 24,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,132 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,794 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,721 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,704 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,009 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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CF04 SXX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CF04 SXX, 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 CF04 SXX registered?

CF04 SXX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is CF04 SXX safe to buy?

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