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LE04 NOU

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,736 mi
Last recorded116,736 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 NOU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 116,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2020 110,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on in side edge 0mm 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on in side edge.0mm 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. Strongly advise change. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,523 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear no plate delaminated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,496 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight seapage inner driveshaft gaitor

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres tread depth approaching 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,455 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside inner drive shaft boot seeping

Offside front to rear brake pipe greased

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

slight seepage from n/s/f inner drive shaft boot

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,169 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,575 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,576 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,944 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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LE04 NOU is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LE04 NOU, 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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LE04 NOU is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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