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YR54 YXJ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,146 mi
Last recorded114,146 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 YXJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2021 114,146 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 105,756 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two units ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 97,420 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two units ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,528 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 87,528 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills slightly corroded and outer sills covered (5.2.6)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 77,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills slightly corroded and outer sills covered (5.2.6)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 69,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Handbrake efficiency is within MOT limits but n/s reads slightly low and may need caliper replacing soon

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,197 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)

Outer wall of o/s rear tyre deteriorating and may need replacing soon

Rear n/s seat belt fraying but not affecting operation

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,207 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have cracks in side walls

Fail 12 Jul 2010 38,740 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have cracks in side walls

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,428 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,835 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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YR54 YXJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR54 YXJ, 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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YR54 YXJ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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