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LB05 JGZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,471 mi
Last recorded153,471 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JGZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 153,471 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 153,469 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 146,693 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 127,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 117,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,288 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,115 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 97,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,594 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,776 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 32,086 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,086 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,732 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 24,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,865 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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LB05 JGZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LB05 JGZ, 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 LB05 JGZ registered?

LB05 JGZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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