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LC54 LHT

2004 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,448 mi
Last recorded112,448 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 LHT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,448 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 112,444 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,034 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 109,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,153 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc insecure both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,730 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELTS FRAYING.

Fail 15 Oct 2016 98,730 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELTS FRAYING.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,208 miles

Offside Rear Hand brake effort has only just met the minimum requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 84,829 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 79,279 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,610 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 66,532 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front number plate broken but secure and readable.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front anti roll bar drop link rubber dust cover split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front registration plate cracked

offside front drop link rubber dust cover split

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,499 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link top ball joint seal split

rear wiperblade smearing

Fail 22 Sep 2008 19,445 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

offside front anti roll bar drop link top ball joint seal split

rear wiperblade smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,664 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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 LHT is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

LC54 LHT is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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