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LB54 AKJ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,150 mi
Last recorded137,150 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 137,150 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 137,150 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 133,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 124,595 miles

power steering pipe slight damp

Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,156 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 97,023 miles

gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 82,084 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 66,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,381 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,570 miles

stop lights ficker when released brake switch is faulty

Fail 26 Nov 2008 31,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

stop lights ficker when released brake switch is faulty

Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,919 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 22,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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.

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 AKJ 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 AKJ, 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 AKJ registered?

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

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