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LC54 YCV

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,632 mi
Last recorded100,632 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 YCV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,269 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 46,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,261 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 YCV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

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

Is LC54 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 YCV shows 6 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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