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LB05 UAV

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

178,254 mi
Last recorded178,254 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 178,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe between flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 178,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at lower suspension arm front bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub-frame mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe between flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

engine oil leak

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 176,076 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 May 2017 175,389 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole at nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 168,085 miles

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

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

eml light on

oil leak (filter corroded)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 168,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

eml light on

oil leak (filter corroded)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 150,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 150,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 131,714 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 131,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,534 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 114,534 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,404 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 97,404 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,217 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,217 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,584 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,915 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 50,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,506 miles

dampness at o/s of rack

o/s/r hand brake slightly sticky

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 UAV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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

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