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LB05 TCJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,950 mi
Last recorded106,950 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion found on brake pipe between two hoses

Offside Front Upper Corrosion on brake pipe upper section prior to hose

Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion found on brake pipe between two hoses

Offside Front Upper Corrosion on brake pipe upper section prior to hose

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,979 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges and the side walls are starting to perish

N/S Mirror glass broken

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,979 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges and the side walls are starting to perish

N/S Mirror glass broken

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,323 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,335 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,325 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,475 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 46,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,737 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 23,723 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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 TCJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

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

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