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FM05 LCW

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,757 mi
Last recorded60,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LCW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,757 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,501 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot release handle seized

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inside and outside edges

power steering belt loose

Fail 5 Jan 2016 58,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot release handle seized

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inside and outside edges

power steering belt loose

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,948 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,106 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,472 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 41,472 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,941 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,613 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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FM05 LCW is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FM05 LCW, 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 FM05 LCW registered?

FM05 LCW is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is FM05 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 LCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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