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LD54 BHL

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,518 mi
Last recorded114,518 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 114,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,662 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 94,570 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,583 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,815 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 51,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2008 32,254 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,857 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 25,857 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 BHL 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 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

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

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