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LD54 YOV

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,901 mi
Last recorded99,901 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,901 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 99,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,555 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 95,555 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,627 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,627 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose/caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,749 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,762 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,299 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,056 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 7 Jan 2013 56,147 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,729 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,654 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,088 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 YOV is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YOV, 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 YOV is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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