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LB54 AKG

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,418 mi
Last recorded115,418 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,418 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,416 miles

front number plate cracked

nsr seatbelt starting to fray

osf repeater lense broken

osr tyre worn inner

Fail 30 Dec 2016 108,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 99,343 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 99,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,108 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 75,108 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2011 64,933 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,148 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,010 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 46,768 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,543 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,578 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 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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