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LC54 TYF

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,923 mi
Last recorded60,923 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,923 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 60,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,041 miles

NS MIRROR DAMAGED

NSF + OSR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,194 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,683 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 30,408 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,656 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,245 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 TYF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

LC54 TYF is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is LC54 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 TYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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