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LE04 NPA

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,140 mi
Last recorded71,140 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,140 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 71,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,300 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 67,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 58,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 55,539 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 55,539 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 52,471 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 48,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,838 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 29,746 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,010 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 20,010 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,975 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,488 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 NPA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 NPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE04 NPA registered?

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

Is LE04 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE04 NPA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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