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LB05 VMR

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,197 miles

Front no. plate slightly damaged

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 87,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front no. plate slightly damaged

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,655 miles

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

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/R tyre wearing slightly inner edge and slightly misshaped

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,624 miles

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,606 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,233 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 69,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,125 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,147 miles

drivers side wiper blade end torn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,779 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 53,750 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,412 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 32,873 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 32,872 miles

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

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

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 VMR is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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