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LB05 TDU

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,819 mi
Last recorded72,819 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 72,819 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 62,781 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 52,535 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2010 52,535 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,424 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 TDU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB05 TDU registered?

LB05 TDU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is LB05 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 TDU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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