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LA05 FKU

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,420 mi
Last recorded46,420 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 46,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 45,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 45,107 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 42,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,067 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 42,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,638 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,690 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,174 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,147 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres starting to detiorate

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,554 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 25,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,622 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 FKU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA05 FKU registered?

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

Is LA05 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 FKU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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