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YH54 AAX

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,410 mi
Last recorded66,410 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 AAX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear inner sills have slight rust on surface

Steering rack damped

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusted

Rear inner sills have slight rust on surface

Steering rack damped

Fail 11 Sep 2018 61,729 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills have slight rust on surface

Steering rack damped

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,045 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner sills have slight rust on surface

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front bumper cracked

steering rack damped

Fail 12 Sep 2017 56,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner sills have slight rust on surface

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front bumper cracked

steering rack damped

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,778 miles

front number plate is brocken

power steering belt is noisy in full lock

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate is brocken

power steering belt is noisy in full lock

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,286 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,228 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,663 miles

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)

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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YH54 AAX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver 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 YH54 AAX, 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 YH54 AAX registered?

YH54 AAX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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