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GK54 YTD

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,542 mi
Last recorded55,542 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YTD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2014 55,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre low on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2013 46,965 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre low on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,174 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 32,174 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,281 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear No plate slightly faded.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 18,281 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear No plate slightly faded.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,946 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 15,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,051 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,467 miles

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

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

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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GK54 YTD is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GK54 YTD, 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 GK54 YTD registered?

GK54 YTD is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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