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LB05 VJZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,839 mi
Last recorded134,839 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VJZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 134,839 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 134,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 131,592 miles

Both front headlamps hazey

Pass 29 Oct 2014 128,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 128,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2013 122,400 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 122,400 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,473 miles

Slight leak,power steering pipe

Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Heavy corrosion to N/S & O/S rear discs

Slight bind,O/S rear brake

Slight leak,power steering pipe

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,517 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 90,517 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,273 miles

Some scoring,o/s rear disc

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,285 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,280 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 VJZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

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

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