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LD54 BGX

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 BGX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,345 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,120 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,010 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,075 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,075 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,273 miles

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

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

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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LD54 BGX is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD54 BGX, 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

How do I check the history of LD54 BGX?

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What year was LD54 BGX registered?

LD54 BGX is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LD54 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 BGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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