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LB54 BHY

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 BHY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,220 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,469 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,582 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,740 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,484 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,943 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,739 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 32,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,276 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 27,276 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 27 Nov 2007 22,064 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 BHY is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHY, 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 BHY registered?

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

Is LB54 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 BHY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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