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LD54 BJF

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,405 mi
Last recorded56,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,405 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,563 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,606 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,494 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake/parkng brake light on

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,981 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)

n/s wiper split

Fail 18 Jun 2007 10,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,890 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 BJF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

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

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