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LB54 AHX

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,299 mi
Last recorded86,299 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 86,299 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,606 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,768 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,282 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,074 miles

Dent On Nearside Front Wing

Engine Cover Fitted, Outer Sills Partially Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,208 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear indicators faded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,301 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 58,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front discs worn

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,703 miles

both front and rear discs slight wear

both front and rear pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,519 miles

*****offside rear tyre worn lumpy and close to limit

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in tread

outer sills covered

Fail 24 Apr 2008 27,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outer sills covered

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 AHX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AHX, 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 AHX registered?

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

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