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LG54 ZZF

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,202 mi
Last recorded100,202 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 ZZF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,572 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,601 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 76,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,715 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 59,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,962 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places around joints!

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked!

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,245 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,298 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 30,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,758 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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LG54 ZZF is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG54 ZZF, 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 LG54 ZZF registered?

LG54 ZZF is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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