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YU54 ZYV

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,894 mi
Last recorded88,894 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2016 88,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 85,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 73,170 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 50,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 46,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 46,421 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 46,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,970 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 45,970 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,889 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 39,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,035 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 ZYV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYV, 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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What year was YU54 ZYV registered?

YU54 ZYV is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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