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LB05 RZP

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,864 mi
Last recorded123,864 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 123,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed/very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed/very corroded with in rear sub-frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning not working sometimes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) power steering jumping on steering wheel (not working sometimes ) on turning wheel (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 118,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 116,871 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just meets MOT requirements

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just meets MOT requirements

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,272 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose between pump and rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 96,949 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,384 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,401 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,984 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,853 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 RZP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

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

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