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LB05 VNH

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,874 mi
Last recorded63,874 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,874 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,591 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,556 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,089 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,050 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,855 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 VNH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB05 VNH registered?

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

Is LB05 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 VNH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB05 VNH have outstanding finance?

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