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EF54 YWK

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,972 mi
Last recorded175,972 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 YWK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 175,972 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 175,972 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 160,571 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 147,087 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 136,215 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 124,226 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,602 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,928 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,066 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 75,171 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 64,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,954 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,906 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,844 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,386 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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EF54 YWK is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF54 YWK, 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 EF54 YWK registered?

EF54 YWK is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is EF54 YWK safe to buy?

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