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LO04 FUB

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,651 mi
Last recorded92,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 FUB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,651 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 92,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,331 miles

Offside Rear light has a slight damage

Fail 22 Jul 2019 81,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light has a slight damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,862 miles

195/60/15

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

195/60/15

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,742 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,933 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,470 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 63,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,539 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,321 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jun 2013 46,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,361 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,732 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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LO04 FUB is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO04 FUB, 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 LO04 FUB registered?

LO04 FUB is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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