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LB05 TSO

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 TSO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,399 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,304 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no.plate damaged RECOMMEND REPLACED

slight det n/s w/blade/front/rear discs worn 0/s n/s m0nitor/abs rings rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edges/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,915 miles

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

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

rear blade torn replace/f/r b/hoses rusty/abs rings rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/f/r susp rusty/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,529 miles

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

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

abs rings rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/o/s n/s rear tyres slightly perished walls MONITOR/racknoisy MONITOR

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 TSO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

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

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