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LD54 BVT

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,294 mi
Last recorded89,294 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,294 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,173 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 75,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 75,049 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 41,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,376 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake high

nearside inner front brake disc worn

offside inner front brake disc worn

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as they are plastic coated

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic skirts fitted

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 BVT 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 64.3%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

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

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