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YN54 JXK

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,814 mi
Last recorded41,814 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 JXK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes where rusty req clean wax oil grease doo all hoses at same time (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and O/S REAR CLOSE TO LIMIT UNEVEN WEAR SLIGHT PERRISHED CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears, behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake slightly low effort

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs both sides (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has very little reserve travel

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear centre brake light not working

Rear rear park breaks only just met limits

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,288 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,520 miles

o.s rear tyre tyre weing on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,791 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 6,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,693 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 5,683 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 4,492 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 3,410 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 2,419 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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YN54 JXK is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel 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 YN54 JXK, 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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YN54 JXK is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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