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FV05 LWH

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,595 mi
Last recorded133,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LWH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 133,595 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 133,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 123,760 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 116,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,113 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 108,951 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 108,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 103,536 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 83,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 83,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,469 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 77,469 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 55,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 44,201 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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FV05 LWH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV05 LWH, 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 FV05 LWH registered?

FV05 LWH is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is FV05 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 LWH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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