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LC54 OEH

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,284 mi
Last recorded88,284 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 OEH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 88,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,729 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 84,729 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,333 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,947 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,710 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,915 miles

15% imbalance on front service brakes

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 21 Apr 2012 54,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

15% imbalance on front service brakes

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,425 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,425 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,480 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,344 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 38,015 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,015 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 37,974 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,631 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,100 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 OEH is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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