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CK54 EFR

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,719 mi
Last recorded25,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 EFR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,473 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,415 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 18,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 16,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,376 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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CK54 EFR is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CK54 EFR, 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 CK54 EFR registered?

CK54 EFR is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is CK54 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK54 EFR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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