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YM54 GXG

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,892 mi
Last recorded69,892 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GXG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 69,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 69,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 62,596 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 62,596 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,258 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 56,248 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,100 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 51,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,160 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,943 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,220 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,254 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 28,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,900 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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YM54 GXG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YM54 GXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM54 GXG registered?

YM54 GXG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is YM54 GXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM54 GXG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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