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WH04 AMK

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,275 mi
Last recorded86,275 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 AMK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,275 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/ rear u/clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot small pin hole (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 86,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/ rear u/clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot small pin hole (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint front deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot twisted a slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s u/ clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r wearing outer edge / n/s/r wearing edges and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,660 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint front deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot twisted a slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s u/ clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r wearing outer edge / n/s/r wearing edges and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge slightly and n/s/r wearing outer edge and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 71,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge slightly and n/s/r wearing outer edge and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexey (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 61,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexey (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,744 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexi worn/split

Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,573 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 40,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 34,723 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,707 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 26,707 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,633 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 26,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,880 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 19,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,690 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 9,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 7,387 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WH04 AMK is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WH04 AMK, 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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WH04 AMK is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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