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AF54 YMY

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,380 mi
Last recorded161,380 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YMY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 161,380 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 152,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 88,448 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 143,614 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 139,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 126,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 99,834 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 72,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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AF54 YMY is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF54 YMY, 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 AF54 YMY registered?

AF54 YMY is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is AF54 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 YMY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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