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LB05 VMW

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,657 mi
Last recorded50,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 50,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 48,559 miles

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 46,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front washer needs attention

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank filler pipe has been repaired

Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,978 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 34,978 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,559 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,261 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 23,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,262 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,181 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 VMW 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 90%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

LB05 VMW is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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