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CK54 NEO

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,556 mi
Last recorded205,556 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 NEO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 205,556 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 196,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 186,759 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2010 169,531 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

grease leaking n/s/f inner c/v boot area

n/s sill damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 169,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs corroded

grease leaking n/s/f inner c/v boot area

n/s sill damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 149,917 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 149,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 131,540 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 96,929 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 NEO is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CK54 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

CK54 NEO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 October 2004.

Is CK54 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK54 NEO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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