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EY05 LSV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,976 mi
Last recorded80,976 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 LSV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 80,975 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,824 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres getting low and worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2020 72,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres getting low and worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,374 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,647 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,136 miles

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,679 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 45,678 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,969 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,572 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,646 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,524 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,202 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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EY05 LSV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EY05 LSV, 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 EY05 LSV registered?

EY05 LSV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 LSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 LSV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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