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LC54 YCU

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,367 mi
Last recorded98,367 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 98,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 79,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 66,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,745 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 56,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall /tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 54,727 miles

Both rear tyres side walls and tread are cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 52,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 52,154 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 49,139 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 49,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,325 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,267 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 8 Apr 2014 40,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,631 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,519 miles

child seats in rear

Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 14,053 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 YCU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

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

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