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AK54 YWF

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,311 mi
Last recorded88,311 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YWF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 88,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/ inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rears [both] greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 84,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rears [both] greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracks and bits of the plate are black (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery lose but secure

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,177 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 44,237 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 41,824 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 39,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 35,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 34,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,139 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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AK54 YWF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AK54 YWF, 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.

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AK54 YWF is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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