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LB05 VGD

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,636 mi
Last recorded91,636 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VGD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,636 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 91,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,982 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,981 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 84,652 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,783 miles

rear wiper split

steering rack damp

Fail 31 Jul 2014 64,783 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight misting of oil around offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight misting of oil around offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,956 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge of tread

slight fraying to edge of offside rear seat belt weebing

slight oil misting on offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 16 Jul 2012 40,956 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge of tread

slight fraying to edge of offside rear seat belt weebing

slight oil misting on offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,336 miles

very slight fray to edge of offside rear seatbelt weebing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade split

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,936 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 VGD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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