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YU54 XXE

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,145 mi
Last recorded48,145 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XXE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,145 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked and worn on edges

spare wheel flat

Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,145 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked and worn on edges

spare wheel flat

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,547 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,547 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres badly cracked

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres badly cracked

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 29 Aug 2008 35,673 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,629 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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YU54 XXE is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YU54 XXE, 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

How do I check the history of YU54 XXE?

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What year was YU54 XXE registered?

YU54 XXE is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is YU54 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU54 XXE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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