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FY05 LCE

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,168 mi
Last recorded44,168 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LCE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 44,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2020 44,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2019 40,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2018 35,645 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 35,603 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 30,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 30,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2016 25,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various furry (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 25,762 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded various furry (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 22,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 21,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 18,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,512 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 16,512 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 14,190 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 14,190 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 12,476 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 10,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 10,812 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,920 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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FY05 LCE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY05 LCE, 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 FY05 LCE registered?

FY05 LCE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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