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LA05 DMY

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 122,438 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NO beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 May 2025 111,127 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 111,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.26 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 100,107 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 77,773 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides x2 (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 72,567 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 59,442 miles

slight leak of power steering fluid.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,214 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 32,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,603 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 27,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,371 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 DMY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

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

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