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LB54 AJX

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,447 mi
Last recorded81,447 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,489 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,489 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,390 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 53,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,453 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 31,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,727 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AJX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB54 AJX registered?

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

Is LB54 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 AJX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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