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LC54 KZY

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,088 mi
Last recorded139,088 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 139,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 130,220 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,352 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,604 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear indicator bulb slightly white

Fail 24 Apr 2013 83,591 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear indicator bulb slightly white

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,257 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,699 miles

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

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,699 miles

front brake pads becoming low

Fail 26 Apr 2010 45,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,631 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,285 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 KZY 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 68.8%.

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 LC54 KZY, 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 LC54 KZY registered?

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

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