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LB05 TPO

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

61,576 mi
Last recorded61,576 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,576 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 61,575 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,549 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2018 57,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,075 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 58,064 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,042 miles

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

hand brake cables stiff in operation

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

underside of vehicle corrosion

Fail 30 May 2014 40,030 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

hand brake cables stiff in operation

n/s/r tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

underside of vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,720 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 36,720 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,272 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 35,271 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,922 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 24,528 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 TPO 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 52.9%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

LB05 TPO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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