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LB54 AKV

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,059 mi
Last recorded48,059 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,059 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 48,059 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,354 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,147 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 33,142 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,169 miles

Small chip in front screen, at edge of zone "A"

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,324 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,357 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 AKV 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 AKV, 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 AKV registered?

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

Is LB54 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 AKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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