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LA05 DMX

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,293 mi
Last recorded96,293 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DMX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 96,293 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 89,244 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on mounting flange (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management fault light on

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on mounting flange (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management fault light on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,875 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 43,236 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,296 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 31,898 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Nov 2009 27,656 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 27,656 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,748 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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LA05 DMX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA05 DMX, 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 LA05 DMX registered?

LA05 DMX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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