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LB05 TFY

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,209 mi
Last recorded94,209 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,209 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 94,704 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near fuel tank painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,291 miles

Both headlight images slightly distorted

Brake fluid level low

Corrosion to front Cross member

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid leak and pump noisy

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 81,248 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Both headlight images slightly distorted

Brake fluid level low

Corrosion to front Cross member

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid leak and pump noisy

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,413 miles

Headlamp images poor and only just pass

Offside rear wheel binding

Rear tyres perished and cracking

power steering leak

Fail 14 Feb 2022 76,413 miles

Headlamp images poor and only just pass

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear wheel binding

Rear tyres perished and cracking

power steering leak

Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,520 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 74,400 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,484 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,631 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 24,338 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 15,950 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

al tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,950 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

al tyres slightly out of shape

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 TFY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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