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LC54 WZP

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,462 mi
Last recorded79,462 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlight levlling device insecure

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has stone in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2021 67,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 66,301 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 66,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,058 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,973 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 63,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,695 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,375 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,409 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,815 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,366 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,022 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 WZP is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WZP, 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

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What year was LC54 WZP registered?

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

Is LC54 WZP safe to buy?

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