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LB05 VMV

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,221 mi
Last recorded93,221 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,562 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 87,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,369 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,974 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,400 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,590 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 64,051 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi section is deteriorating and leaking

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder area

Fail 23 May 2017 64,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust front pipe flexi section is deteriorating and leaking

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder area

Parking brake reading nearside 50% approx lower than offside

Rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,100 miles

Front exhaust flexi section is leaking

Rear number plate is delaminating

n/s rear brake pipe is corroding

Pass 13 May 2015 57,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear no plate in poor condition (faded to limit)

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

Windscreen chipped near to edge of zona a

Fail 6 May 2015 57,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front no plate slightly loose at screws.

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge of tead (secondary tread band).

nearside rear brake pipe corroded slightly.

rear no plate in poor condition (faded to limit).

slight leak on exhaust front flexi section.

small amount of play in near side front anti roll bar link ball joint.

windscreen chiped near to edge of zone (A).

Pass 2 May 2014 54,244 miles

Rear number plate is deteruorating near to limits.

Fail 2 May 2014 54,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear number plate is deteruorating near to limits.

Pass 14 May 2013 50,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 45,947 miles

Both rear tyres worn / wearing on shoulders. Nearside inner shoulder worn smooth. ( stepped tread design )

Pass 19 May 2011 39,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,037 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 VMV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

LB05 VMV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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