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EO54 NTM

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,285 mi
Last recorded46,285 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 NTM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,285 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is ON LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 46,055 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is ON LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,566 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 28,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 24,670 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,731 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 20,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,221 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 19,220 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,835 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,313 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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EO54 NTM is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EO54 NTM, 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

How do I check the history of EO54 NTM?

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What year was EO54 NTM registered?

EO54 NTM is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is EO54 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO54 NTM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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