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LB05 UAS

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,336 mi
Last recorded86,336 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 86,336 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 86,333 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust split in two (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,409 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,545 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,262 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 61,262 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack boots damp

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,110 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,110 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,947 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,841 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 UAS is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAS, 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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LB05 UAS is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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