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CK54 YKZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 YKZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,338 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 108,338 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 99,735 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

engine management light iluminated

engine oil on minimum

Fail 12 Jan 2016 84,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

engine management light iluminated

engine oil on minimum

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 70,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,363 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 50,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,599 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 40,596 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 32,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,599 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,079 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,928 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 YKZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YKZ, 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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What year was CK54 YKZ registered?

CK54 YKZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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