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WL54 CYO

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CYO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,463 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 96,462 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,927 miles

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

Nearside Front slightly rough

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,170 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,167 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,616 miles

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

exhaust front pipe flexi section begining to blow

rear brake discs heavily corrorded

slight play in rack end joints

Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

exhaust front pipe flexi section begining to blow

rear brake discs heavily corrorded

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,972 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,972 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,506 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 51,506 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,079 miles

n/s/r brake begining to bind (handbrake lever starting to sieze)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,681 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 33,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,726 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,192 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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WL54 CYO is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WL54 CYO, 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 WL54 CYO registered?

WL54 CYO is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is WL54 CYO safe to buy?

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