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G254 LLS

2007 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG254 LLS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,841 miles

Offside Front wiper blade starting split

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 74,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade perished

Fail 29 Aug 2016 74,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wiper blade perished

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

Pass 8 May 2015 48,658 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 48,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer sill damaged.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 28,426 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside outer sill damaged.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,778 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to split & rear wiper blade perished

Fail 1 Mar 2013 22,749 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside front wiper blade starting to split & rear wiper blade perished

Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,737 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 8,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G254 LLS is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,718 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 G254 LLS, 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 19 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G254 LLS registered?

G254 LLS is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is G254 LLS safe to buy?

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