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ST54 LKD

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,097 mi
Last recorded94,097 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 LKD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 94,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested O/S/R brake pipe burst under test conditions (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,527 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,173 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,001 miles

Boot lock sticking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger sun visor cannot be stowed in upright position.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 58,997 miles

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

Boot lock sticking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger sun visor cannot be stowed in upright position.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,680 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 49,678 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,213 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,906 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 28,906 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,122 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 22,112 miles

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

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

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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ST54 LKD is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST54 LKD, 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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ST54 LKD is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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