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LA54 HLP

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,217 mi
Last recorded47,217 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 HLP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,217 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,642 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

o/s/front door in poor condition / lower edge /

Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,113 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 37,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,519 miles

Spare tyre defective

front number plate broken

rear wiper rubber

Fail 12 Nov 2009 27,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate broken

nearside front tyre worn

rear wiper rubber

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 HLP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

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

Is LA54 HLP safe to buy?

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