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EF54 CWT

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,068 mi
Last recorded157,068 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CWT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 157,068 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 157,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 135,365 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 54,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 114,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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EF54 CWT is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF54 CWT, 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 EF54 CWT registered?

EF54 CWT is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is EF54 CWT safe to buy?

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