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LB05 UAL

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,780 mi
Last recorded106,780 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped tread tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 106,766 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure in fitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure in fitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped tread tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,104 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 68,125 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,383 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,255 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,223 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 UAL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

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

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