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LJ54 PLZ

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,728 mi
Last recorded100,728 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 PLZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 100,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,681 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,483 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,483 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2009 36,248 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,487 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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LJ54 PLZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ54 PLZ, 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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What year was LJ54 PLZ registered?

LJ54 PLZ is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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