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YP54 FKF

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,239 mi
Last recorded83,239 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 FKF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 65,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,552 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 61,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 56,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,241 miles

rear hand brake cable carrier rubbers split

Fail 12 Sep 2015 51,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear hand brake cable carrier rubbers split

Pass 27 Sep 2014 45,965 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 27 Sep 2014 45,965 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,572 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 24 Sep 2011 32,397 miles

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

offside tyre wearing 3 m/m thead

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,505 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,962 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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YP54 FKF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YP54 FKF, 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 YP54 FKF registered?

YP54 FKF is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YP54 FKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP54 FKF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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