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LB05 VNE

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,635 mi
Last recorded137,635 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 137,635 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 137,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,587 miles

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 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 124,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,005 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,737 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber lacks resistance[DANGEROUS]

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,242 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,322 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 32,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,013 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 VNE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

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

Is LB05 VNE safe to buy?

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