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RF54 CJE

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,047 mi
Last recorded62,047 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 CJE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres ageing/deteriorating

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,466 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 53,845 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,843 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,942 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME,NEARSIDE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,779 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,618 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,037 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,171 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,373 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,905 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,682 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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RF54 CJE 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 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 RF54 CJE, 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 RF54 CJE registered?

RF54 CJE is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is RF54 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 CJE shows 17 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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