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LB05 VGR

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,099 mi
Last recorded101,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 101,099 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,580 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,209 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,327 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,081 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 58,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,739 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 53,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,897 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,556 miles

low effort on handbrake

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 VGR 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 81.3%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

LB05 VGR is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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