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LB05 VLY

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,238 mi
Last recorded108,238 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 108,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 108,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning hand brake button sticking (1.1.5 (d))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 107,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning hand brake button sticking (1.1.5 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 98,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 98,697 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,434 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sill drain plug missing

Fail 29 Sep 2018 78,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sill drain plug missing

Pass 2 Sep 2017 68,955 miles

Engine management light is on

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Headlamp beam images poor

Pass 10 Sep 2016 57,106 miles

EML is on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 46,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2014 36,975 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,000 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Aug 2012 25,840 miles

EM light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,090 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 VLY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

LB05 VLY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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