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LB05 VJP

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,489 mi
Last recorded74,489 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2019 74,489 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid joint area,lambda/co on limit/erratic (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement at caliper appears seized,n/s/r poor movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides inoperative-dangerous (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame likely to fail severely corroded multiple areas (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system major leak (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

abs intermittent fault

n/s rack boot insecure

n/s/r belt faulty retraction

o/s/r + n/s/f tyres perished

o/s/r brake pads ON limit

suspension,floor,sills,rear subframe,rear top shock mounts,n/s/r arch-corroded/poor,sill trims fitted,unable to assess condition

unable to assess front hubs/tyres due to bind

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,683 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2017 62,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,722 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 30 Dec 2015 59,722 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,936 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,200 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,196 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,893 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 VJP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

LB05 VJP is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is LB05 VJP safe to buy?

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