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LB05 VMC

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,216 mi
Last recorded86,216 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 86,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,175 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,262 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 48,418 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,080 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,455 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 32,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2010 32,422 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,839 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,003 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jun 2008 21,996 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

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 VMC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

LB05 VMC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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