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FG05 LGA

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,843 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 125,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 104,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,566 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

emission close to limit

Pass 18 May 2015 65,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 43,338 miles

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

all four tyres have surface/age cracks

Pass 21 May 2013 21,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,439 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 19,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,728 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,758 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 LGA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LGA, 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 FG05 LGA registered?

FG05 LGA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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