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LB54 AKN

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,728 mi
Last recorded28,728 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,686 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,434 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 26,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,132 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,850 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 24,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,777 miles

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 2009 22,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,651 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,826 miles

Nearside 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 AKN is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AKN, 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 AKN registered?

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

Is LB54 AKN safe to buy?

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