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LB05 XHO

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,838 mi
Last recorded183,838 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 XHO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 183,838 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 183,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 178,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 171,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advice all other brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage off side by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

advice under body corrosion and to both outer sill and front cross member

Fail 11 Jul 2019 171,951 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advice all other brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage off side by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

advice under body corrosion and to both outer sill and front cross member

Pass 19 Jul 2018 167,444 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 167,444 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 151,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 151,012 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 140,180 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 140,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 128,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 109,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,732 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,906 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,820 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,588 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 24,236 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres starting to wear out of shape 195 60 15 v

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,236 miles

rear tyres starting to wear out of shape 195 60 15 v

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 XHO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

LB05 XHO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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