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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover sill covers fitted
tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover sill covers fitted
tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and all suspension very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both (1.1.11 (c))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
fuel tank straps corroded
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front screen washer would benefit for adjustment
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
fuel tank straps corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
Corrosion on underside components and areas
Factory fitted covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Handbrake slow to advance
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear park brake low reading
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine cover/sill covers fitted
fuel tank straps corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension components have surface corrosion
fuel tank support straps corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension components have surface corrosion
fuel tank support straps corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
park brake has little reserve travel
sill covers/engine cover fitted
tank straps corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
fuel tank straps corroded
park brake has little reserve travel
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
fuel tank straps corroded
park brake has little reserve travel
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted/cannot fully acess (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner tank strap corroded
Offside Front wheel slight tightness on rotation/not binding
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
sill covers/engine cover fitted
Rear tank straps surface corrosion
engine covers/sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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WK04 JHX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver 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 WK04 JHX, 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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WK04 JHX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 August 2004.
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