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LB05 VKE

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 106,502 miles

Both side rear outer sills slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 96,803 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 96,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in the Sill within 30cm away from suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 91,590 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 73,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,869 miles

both headlight patterns poor

Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe

Offside Front brake pipe

Offside Rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2017 91,248 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.60% (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe

Offside Front brake pipe

Offside Rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi getting weak (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 61,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi getting weak (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,630 miles

Front exhaust flexi weak and has a slight blow

Front number plate cracked and in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wormn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,282 miles

1.o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,866 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 44,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,885 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 43,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,211 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 31,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,433 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 26,407 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,581 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 VKE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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