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LA54 HLK

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,482 mi
Last recorded150,482 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 HLK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 150,482 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted but capable of locking

Fail 6 Mar 2017 150,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 145,536 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 145,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 X FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS UNIT TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 138,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 118,164 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,581 miles

front disc backplates deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,791 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,648 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Feb 2011 67,593 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,557 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded and scored

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,606 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,606 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,207 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,583 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,872 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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LA54 HLK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LA54 HLK, 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 LA54 HLK registered?

LA54 HLK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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