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LB05 UBD

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,990 mi
Last recorded92,990 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 92,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,099 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f brake, slight bind

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,201 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,158 miles

Rear n/s & o/s tyres cracking in tread

Fail 7 Apr 2017 81,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished enough to expose cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear n/s & o/s tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,438 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 63,085 miles

damp around steering rack pinion

Fail 30 May 2012 56,467 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 56,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,538 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,037 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2008 23,809 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 UBD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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