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LB05 TEJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,922 mi
Last recorded131,922 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 131,922 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 131,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,003 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 124,907 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted and will eventually tear (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes inside the clips at towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes inside the clips at towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)

only 1 number plate light works

Fail 27 Aug 2016 116,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes inside the clips at towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes inside the clips at towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)

only 1 number plate light works

Pass 29 Aug 2015 108,688 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,257 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 87,256 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 72,152 miles

Eml light on

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,152 miles

Eml light on

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 61,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 47,510 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 47,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 31,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,347 miles

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

Rear wiper blade rubber condition poor.

Fail 19 May 2008 16,347 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber condition poor.

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 TEJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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