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LB05 UAT

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,394 mi
Last recorded51,394 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 UAT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,394 miles

Front both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 51,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broke (7.1.2)

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

Front both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 46,511 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sill cover fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2015 41,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,715 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,075 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 18,706 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,706 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,611 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,162 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake travel long

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 UAT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

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

Is LB05 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 UAT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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