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LB05 TPX

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,929 mi
Last recorded147,929 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 147,929 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Feb 2017 147,929 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,115 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,276 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 112,024 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,024 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 101,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,687 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 65,608 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r seatbelt in very poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,608 miles

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

o/s/r seatbelt in very poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,392 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn close to limits. Offside front tyre is worn close to wear bars.

Rear brake pads appear low on friction material.

Screen wash found empty. Filled to level.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,040 miles

Front pads appear low but servicable.

Front tyres show wear at edges.

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Offside rear tyre is close to limits of wear.

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 TPX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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