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LC54 YCZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,976 mi
Last recorded98,976 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Nov 2010 98,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 25 Nov 2009 79,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,863 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 53,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,149 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 YCZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

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

Is LC54 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 YCZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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