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LV54 XYH

2004 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,427 mi
Last recorded80,427 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 XYH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 80,427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 74,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,010 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 61,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,701 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,416 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,132 miles

FRONT NO:PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

childseat fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 47,132 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EMISSIONS TEST NOT PERFORMED DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK

FRONT NO:PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

childseat fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,154 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,383 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,250 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 19,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,982 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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LV54 XYH is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LV54 XYH, 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 LV54 XYH registered?

LV54 XYH is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 November 2004.

Is LV54 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 XYH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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