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LB05 VJX

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,164 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 84,740 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 84,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,576 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 80,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,015 miles

2xfront to rear brake pipes corroded[rear sections]

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2xfront to rear brake pipes corroded[rear sections]

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,693 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 55,363 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 55,363 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 48,316 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 48,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 43,573 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,780 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

O/S REAR HANDBRAKE HAS LOW EFFORT

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,399 miles

nsf wiper spliting

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,909 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 19,841 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 VJX 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 61.9%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

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

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