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LC54 YDA

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,166 mi
Last recorded107,166 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 107,166 miles

Ac compressor noisy

Drive belt worn, but not excessively All (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe weak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail box to centre flange corroded weak

Front Headlights cloudy

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 107,166 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Ac compressor noisy

Drive belt worn, but not excessively All (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe weak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail box to centre flange corroded weak

Front Headlights cloudy

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,386 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,863 miles

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,787 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,712 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 58,668 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,594 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,697 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 23,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,620 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 YDA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue 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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

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

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