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LB05 VGT

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 128,130 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rears need bleeding (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb in wrong (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,844 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 122,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 117,622 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 117,488 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,226 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 112,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,616 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 105,388 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts to & from flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 101,099 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,252 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2013 83,254 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 82,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,251 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 63,545 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,705 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 VGT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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