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HY54 XTN

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,604 mi
Last recorded69,604 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 XTN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,604 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front brakes slight bind

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,140 miles

N/S/F brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,801 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,234 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 59,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,462 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on edge

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,250 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

gearbox leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,617 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,541 miles

not much life left in clutch

Fail 19 Aug 2010 34,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,631 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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HY54 XTN is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY54 XTN, 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 HY54 XTN registered?

HY54 XTN is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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