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CK54 YKU

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,821 mi
Last recorded107,821 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 YKU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 107,821 miles

Emissions not tested Failed on. CO 1.24 content and lambda 2nd fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Front subframe corrosion/welded repair previosly carried out (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Oct 2020 102,608 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 97,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 97,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,637 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension subframe excessively corroded on nearside leg within 30cms of suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension subframe attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside sill sections excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension lower trailing arm forward mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe section leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake disc offside & nearside splash shields corroded

parking brake operating effort low on offside & nearside

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,053 miles

Front and rear exhaust system corrosion deteriorated

Rear brakes excessive corrosion to rear back plates

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,397 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,801 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 64,236 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,389 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 42,457 miles

BOTH front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,480 miles

HB TRAVEL

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,580 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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CK54 YKU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CK54 YKU, 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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CK54 YKU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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