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RY04 YXW

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,360 mi
Last recorded69,360 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 YXW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mud guard damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 69,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mud guard damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 46,650 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,433 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 23,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,293 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,396 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,528 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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RY04 YXW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 RY04 YXW, 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 RY04 YXW registered?

RY04 YXW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for RY04 YXW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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