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EJ54 AOU

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,251 mi
Last recorded60,251 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 AOU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 60,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 54,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 50,964 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2018 49,731 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,448 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged and perished on sidewall

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 47,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,069 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 41,069 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 31 Jul 2012 36,164 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall no cords showing

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,699 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,314 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,162 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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EJ54 AOU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ54 AOU, 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 EJ54 AOU registered?

EJ54 AOU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is EJ54 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ54 AOU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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