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LB05 TRX

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,472 mi
Last recorded96,472 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 TRX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

boot handle seized

mil light on

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

boot handle seized

mil light on

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,685 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,731 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 56,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

gear knob missing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,980 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 49,973 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,834 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 40,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 TRX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

LB05 TRX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is LB05 TRX safe to buy?

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