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LD54 BGZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,892 mi
Last recorded113,892 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,750 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 91,933 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 59,985 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 59,985 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 41,509 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 41,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,671 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,671 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,042 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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LD54 BGZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BGZ, 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 LD54 BGZ registered?

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

Is LD54 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 BGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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