MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
front number plate cracked
nsr seatbelt starting to fray
osf repeater lense broken
osr tyre worn inner
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front number plate cracked
nsr seatbelt starting to fray
osf repeater lense broken
osr tyre worn inner
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing through to the metal but the pad is still secure
front offside wing damaged but no holes or sharp exposed edges present
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing through to the metal but the pad is still secure
front offside wing damaged but no holes or sharp exposed edges present
offside front tyre only just legal
play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes
play in offside front drop link borderline
power steering pipes damp
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
condition of front number plate
wear to both front tyres
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB54 AKG is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 AKG, 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 AKG is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.
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