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WP04 YJH

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,478 mi
Last recorded91,478 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 YJH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 91,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering ram leaking Leaking from both boots (2.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring items

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,133 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 73,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,950 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 64,950 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,904 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,675 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,261 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,209 miles

oil leak gear box poss nearside drive shaft seal

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,455 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,245 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,027 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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WP04 YJH is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WP04 YJH, 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 WP04 YJH registered?

WP04 YJH is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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