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LB05 RZU

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 64,656 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,594 miles

engine cover fitted

osr nsr tyres cracking in treads

plastic covers fitted to os ns outer sills

power steering pipe from rack on os appears damp by securing clip no visual leaks at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering rack boots damp

Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,972 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front washer jets partly blocked

nearside front brake disc scored & slightly worn

offside front brake disc scored & slghtly worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,165 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,391 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 RZU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

LB05 RZU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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