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LB54 AHP

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 AHP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,928 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,770 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2015 63,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,845 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 59,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,735 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front disc(s) slightly worn and pitted

both sides rear disc(s) slightly worn and pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,205 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 65,698 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,140 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,633 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,417 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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LB54 AHP is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB54 AHP, 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 LB54 AHP registered?

LB54 AHP is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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The MOT history for LB54 AHP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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