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YW04 FHT

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 FHT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 110,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear part of exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Dec 2019 105,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 105,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,704 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 59,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,885 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,689 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 38,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,293 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,450 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,379 miles

front tyres near limit on edges

fuel flap inop unable to check cap

Fail 18 Aug 2009 23,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres near limit on edges

fuel flap inop unable to check cap

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,647 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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YW04 FHT is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW04 FHT, 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 YW04 FHT registered?

YW04 FHT is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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