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EJ54 CAA

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 CAA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,388 miles

Auxilary belt noise,

Engine oil on min mark,

Offside rear tyre approx 3mm,

Rear brake pads very low,

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,988 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,273 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,851 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 CAA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ54 CAA registered?

EJ54 CAA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is EJ54 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ54 CAA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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