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RE54 YYC

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 YYC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,020 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,029 miles

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

front exhaust flexible detriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2016 76,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded goes to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front exhaust flexible detriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,695 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 50,555 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)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 27 Dec 2012 50,555 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,953 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,538 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 41,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,851 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,268 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 27,397 miles

Nearside Rear 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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RE54 YYC is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE54 YYC, 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 RE54 YYC registered?

RE54 YYC is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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