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LB05 VNF

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,198 mi
Last recorded70,198 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,198 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 70,153 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,968 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 61,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 54,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,461 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,716 miles

n/s/f alloy rim has bean kerbed

Fail 5 Jul 2012 44,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f alloy rim has bean kerbed

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,218 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,037 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,676 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on inside face of front discs

Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight corrosion on inside face of front discs

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,806 miles

Front discs inner faces corrodeing/deteriateing

O/S/R wheel arch and quarter panel damaged

Replaced O/S/R number plate bulb to get through test

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 VNF 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 64.3%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

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

Is LB05 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 VNF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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