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AD05 LKO

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,675 mi
Last recorded115,675 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LKO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,675 miles

Slight seepage from offside steering rack gaiter.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 115,673 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight seepage from offside steering rack gaiter.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,243 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,412 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 95,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,125 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,314 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 83,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,593 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 71,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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AD05 LKO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AD05 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

AD05 LKO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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