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SF04 WOJ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,841 mi
Last recorded64,841 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 WOJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2009 64,841 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,067 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,067 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,201 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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SF04 WOJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SF04 WOJ, 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 SF04 WOJ registered?

SF04 WOJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is SF04 WOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF04 WOJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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