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LR54 OJN

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,511 mi
Last recorded115,511 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 OJN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,124 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 108,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,010 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 94,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside headlight deteriorated

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,255 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges, tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2019 83,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges, tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 77,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,060 miles

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

childseat

engine light on dashboard

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,382 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 63,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 47,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 40,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 32,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,564 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,245 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2008 23,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,223 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LR54 OJN is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR54 OJN, 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 LR54 OJN registered?

LR54 OJN is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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