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LB05 UAY

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,269 mi
Last recorded171,269 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 UAY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 171,269 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 171,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 162,718 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 162,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 153,174 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 133,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,793 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 122,750 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing O/S F anti roll bar drop link gaiter split lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake fluid leak O/S/R (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,316 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 102,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at front flixi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,084 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,202 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre on limits

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,735 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 UAY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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