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YG54 UMB

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,620 mi
Last recorded78,620 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 UMB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,620 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on and around all four suspension strut tops

corrosion on and around front and rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,416 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 73,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,707 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 28 Nov 2013 65,141 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,764 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,520 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,337 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,072 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,962 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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YG54 UMB is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YG54 UMB, 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 YG54 UMB registered?

YG54 UMB is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is YG54 UMB safe to buy?

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