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LB05 UAR

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,904 mi
Last recorded24,904 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 24,904 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,416 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,925 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to become a little smeary but still clears screen

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,665 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,640 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,377 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 19,374 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,753 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,365 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 UAR is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

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

Is LB05 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 UAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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