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WL54 HYX

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,669 mi
Last recorded86,669 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HYX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,669 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre tread depth getting down

rear brake pads getting down

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads getting down

nearside rear brake disc backing plate heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,843 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,078 miles

Spare tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,916 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,964 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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WL54 HYX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WL54 HYX, 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 HYX registered?

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

Is WL54 HYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 HYX shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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