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LC54 LAA

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,239 mi
Last recorded91,239 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,239 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

both headlamp lenses going opaque

Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,239 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

both headlamp lenses going opaque

Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,857 miles

surface corrosion on all suspension components underneath of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2018 82,330 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2017 79,005 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,255 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,450 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 69,450 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 59,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,640 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 53,640 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,994 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 47,994 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2010 42,446 miles

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,364 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 20,951 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 LAA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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