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LB05 VNG

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,658 mi
Last recorded100,658 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 100,658 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,828 miles

Nearside mirror cracked.

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 97,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,319 miles

Nearside mirror broken.

noise on nearside front hub.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,338 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 85,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,965 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs front lipped

parking brake travel

some front brake imbalance

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,324 miles

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

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

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

front discs rusted on inner faces

Fail 7 Aug 2014 76,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front discs rusted on inner faces

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,649 miles

both front tyres close to limit, worn inner edges....

front brake disc inner faces corroding....

n/s/r tyre close to limit.....

o/s/r tyre worn inner tread & nail in tread , advise replacement....

rear brake discs corroding.....

wipers smear....

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

maximum wear to front brake discs

Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,125 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

maximum wear to front brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,444 miles

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

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 VNG is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

LB05 VNG is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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