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FG05 LFV

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,623 mi
Last recorded43,623 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LFV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 43,623 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering rack misting of oil

Fail 17 Feb 2026 43,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering rack misting of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2025 42,056 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Power steering rack misting of oil

Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 41,456 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & offside front, Excessively cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,760 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside & offside front tyres cracking between tread

Offside rear tyre cracking & perished sidewall & cracking between treads

Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,378 miles

Front number plate damaged slightly

Offside tyre perished sidewall/ Cracking between treads

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,296 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 39,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,098 miles

Both side front tyres worn on edge, slightly perished and close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2018 36,098 miles

Both side front tyres worn on edge, slightly perished and close to the legal limit

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2017 34,355 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,516 miles

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased

Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,846 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 27,598 miles

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

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

front and rtear brake pads over 80% worn

little reserve left on hand brake lever

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,598 miles

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

front and rtear brake pads over 80% worn

little reserve left on hand brake lever

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,872 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 23,161 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

wipers slight smeering

Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,161 miles

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

wipers slight smeering

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,347 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,927 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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FG05 LFV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FG05 LFV, 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 FG05 LFV registered?

FG05 LFV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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