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LC54 UEX

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,360 mi
Last recorded71,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,360 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 71,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,201 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge and slight cracks

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 64,201 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen N/s and O/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front worn on outer edge and slight cracks

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,231 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2014 54,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,590 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2013 43,589 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,310 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,865 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 11,868 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 UEX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

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

Is LC54 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 UEX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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