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LB05 TTJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,007 mi
Last recorded50,007 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 50,007 miles

both front discs worn slightly

front pads low

Fail 27 Aug 2012 50,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front discs worn slightly

front pads low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,541 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,817 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 38,817 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,236 miles

Rear wiper torn.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,942 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,942 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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 TTJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

LB05 TTJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LB05 TTJ safe to buy?

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