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LB54 AJV

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,109 mi
Last recorded107,109 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 AJV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,109 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 107,109 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 99,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,896 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,489 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 61,489 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,824 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake fluid low

Passenger seat belt mouldy

Rear discs starting to score

Rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,130 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 41,130 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 41,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate damaged

near side wiper blade split

off side rear tyre outer side wall damaged

travel in hand brake

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,728 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 32,728 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,474 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 AJV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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