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LB05 OOA

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,636 mi
Last recorded81,636 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing...

rear wiper blade worn...

small tear at extreme end of osf wiper blade..but clears windscreen ok..

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,363 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,820 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 30 Jun 2010 46,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre perished and cracked. replacement advised.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre perished and cracked. replacement advised.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,299 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear not allowing seat belt inspection

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking, replacement advised. Offside rear tyre perished.

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 OOA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OOA, 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 OOA registered?

LB05 OOA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is LB05 OOA safe to buy?

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