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LB05 UAH

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,827 mi
Last recorded81,827 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General condition of underside is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 80,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 78,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 68,185 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,051 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,790 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,548 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,515 miles

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 UAH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

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

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