MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres underinflated (5.2.3 (l))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake backing plates are heavily corroded
Offside Front brake is binding, making it impossible to check front wheel bearings fully
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto offside steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all steering, suspension and braking components are heavily corroded
brake imbalance on front axle is 28%, and rear is 17%
under side of vehicle in a muddy condition
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake backing plates are heavily corroded
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake is binding, making it impossible to check front wheel bearings fully
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto offside steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all steering, suspension and braking components are heavily corroded
brake imbalance on front axle is 28%, and rear is 17%
under side of vehicle in a muddy condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Centre And Rear (7.1.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake performance not tested Due To Poor Tyre Condition (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Centre And Rear (7.1.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near steering rack (2.3.3b)
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near steering rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
exhaust system deteriorated
slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear
slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn and corroded
slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear
slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise minor bind n/s/f and o/s/r brakes
advise n/s wiper split
advise oil level low
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
front brake pads appear to be getting low
grease residue around o/s track rod end boot
n/s headlamp lens deteriaing starting to affect beam image
n/s wiper blade split
oil leak
rear brake pads appear to be getting low
some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated
some binding to os/f wheel when rotated
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside front tyre worn to 3mm
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
slight oil leak from front area of engine
oil leaks
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front tyres worn on edges
oil leaks
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
child seat fitted to front seat
corrosion on exhaust
handbrake travel high
tested under wet conditions
Oil leak
child seat fitted to front seat
corrosion on exhaust
handbrake travel high
tested under wet conditions
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LS54 FME is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 LS54 FME, 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
How do I check the history of LS54 FME?
You can check the full history of LS54 FME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LS54 FME registered?
LS54 FME is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 November 2004.
Is LS54 FME safe to buy?
The MOT history for LS54 FME shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LS54 FME have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS54 FME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.