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LB05 VKK

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,347 mi
Last recorded87,347 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,347 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 87,347 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,207 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 77,207 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

E.M. light on

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 64,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,749 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 VKK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

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

Is LB05 VKK safe to buy?

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