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LB05 VNL

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,455 mi
Last recorded65,455 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,455 miles

Air con belt cracking

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

PAS pipes damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 65,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Air con belt cracking

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

PAS pipes damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front wiper blades split but clear the screen at time of test.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,147 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,135 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,580 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,549 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 VNL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

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

Is LB05 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 VNL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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