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YX54 MKU

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,033 mi
Last recorded56,033 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 MKU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,033 miles

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

Front Lower Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 56,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,673 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 51,555 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 51,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,846 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 50,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,014 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,107 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,852 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 39,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear discs corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,795 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 17,688 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 15,989 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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YX54 MKU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX54 MKU, 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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YX54 MKU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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