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LC04 FSS

2004 Kia Cerato

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,891 mi
Last recorded60,891 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 FSS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 50,639 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 50,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,659 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 36,659 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 34,528 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 34,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,288 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,038 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,048 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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LC04 FSS is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC04 FSS, 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 LC04 FSS registered?

LC04 FSS is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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