MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,109 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills - trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front abs rings corroded
front to rear pipes not visible
hand brake efficiancy getting low
outer sills not visible
slight judder on both rear brakes
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front abs rings corroded
front to rear pipes not visible
hand brake efficiancy getting low
outer sills not visible
slight judder on both rear brakes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rears not visible
outer sills not visible
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rears not visible
outer sills not visible
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
n/s/r tyre staring to perish
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
child seat fitted to middle rear seat
n/s/r seat belt starting to fray
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LE04 TXA is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LE04 TXA, 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 TXA is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 July 2004.
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