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LC54 OEK

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,552 mi
Last recorded56,552 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,121 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,048 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,977 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2009 36,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OEK is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OEK, 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 OEK?

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What year was LC54 OEK registered?

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

Is LC54 OEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 OEK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC54 OEK have outstanding finance?

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