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LB05 RMV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

75,528 mi
Last recorded75,528 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2019 75,528 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested vehicle being scraped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres bald on outer shoulders

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,044 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear both sides inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2018 69,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear both sides inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,219 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake requires attention

Fail 13 Jan 2017 61,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake requires attention

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r handbrake may require adjustment

rusting to both outer sills

rusting to rear suspension

Fail 19 Jan 2016 51,941 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r handbrake may require adjustment

rusting to both outer sills

rusting to rear suspension

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,281 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,226 miles

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

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

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

the engine management light is on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,224 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

the engine management light is on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,418 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,201 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear seatbelts fraying slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2011 34,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear seatbelts fraying slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 29,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 24,477 miles

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

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

slight leak around steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,477 miles

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

slight leak around steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,248 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 20,241 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 RMV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LB05 RMV, 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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LB05 RMV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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