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LB05 TEV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 108,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,797 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion on the underside

Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

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

Front Discs worn

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 92,805 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid low

Fail 13 Mar 2017 92,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,664 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,713 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,232 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,863 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 TEV 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 70.6%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

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

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