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AD05 LKC

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,605 mi
Last recorded58,605 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LKC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 58,605 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear has repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,490 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 51,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 49,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,078 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 39,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear tyres also rear tyres perishing and cracking walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 35,526 miles

all tyres edges low

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,603 miles

All four tyres low on the edges

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,487 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,211 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,820 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,162 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 6,432 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 LKC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 LKC registered?

AD05 LKC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is AD05 LKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 LKC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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