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LC54 KZW

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,677 mi
Last recorded108,677 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KZW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 108,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 99,836 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,600 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,285 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 77,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 77,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 72,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,175 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,151 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,862 miles

unable to check brake pads correctly without removing wheels

Fail 25 Nov 2008 37,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,226 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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LC54 KZW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC54 KZW, 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

How do I check the history of LC54 KZW?

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What year was LC54 KZW registered?

LC54 KZW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is LC54 KZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 KZW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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