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EP04 CMU

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 CMU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 75,836 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,697 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,912 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s dip beam on lower limit adjuster missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,912 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s dip beam on lower limit adjuster missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,702 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 34,797 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,433 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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EP04 CMU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EP04 CMU, 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 EP04 CMU registered?

EP04 CMU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is EP04 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP04 CMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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