MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
battery loose
clutch pedal rubber worn/loose
front brake discs & pads worn
poss pas fluid slight leak?
front brake pads worn
rear tyres badly worn
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front brake pads worn
n/s door mirror insecure
n/s/r brake caliper (handbrake lever) faulty
rear brake pads very low and brake discs badly corroded
rear tyres badly worn
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
difficult to inspect rear brake inner pads without dismantling
front registration plate damaged slightly
high rear brake imbalance
minimal power assisted steering fluid weep
rear brake discs poor condition
rear brake outer pads worn
rear tyres poor condition
wipers split but still clear screen
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
difficult to inspect rear brake inner pads without dismantling
front registration plate damaged slightly
high rear brake imbalance
minimal power assisted steering fluid weep
rear brake discs poor condition
rear brake outer pads worn
rear tyres poor condition
wipers split but still clear screen
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal rubber poor condition
difficult to inspect rear brake inner pads without dismantling-outer pads worn close to minimum
small weep from power assisted steering pipe
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal rubber poor condition
difficult to inspect rear brake inner pads without dismantling-outer pads worn close to minimum
small weep from power assisted steering pipe
engine mil light on
handbrake travel high
front wipers split on ends
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front wipers split on ends
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LD54 BHY is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 LD54 BHY, 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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LD54 BHY is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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