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AD05 LHR

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,885 mi
Last recorded130,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LHR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 130,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 130,882 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% during application (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,353 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,155 miles

front discs corroded & worn

Fail 16 Jul 2014 109,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded & worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,884 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,029 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 53,145 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,160 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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AD05 LHR is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,173 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 AD05 LHR, 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 21 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD05 LHR registered?

AD05 LHR is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is AD05 LHR safe to buy?

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