MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front from Flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))
offside rear brake disc and pads been overheated
windscreen chipped
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside front bumper loose
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside front bumper loose
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tail light lens broke but no effect on emitted light
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tail light lens broke but no effect on emitted light
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tail light cracked down side but no light affected
Nearside Front bumper slightly loose n/s/f
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure close to limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front bumper slightly loose n/s/f
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tail light cracked down side but no light affected
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wearing low on inner and outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
o/s/r light unit damaged,but working ok.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
o/s/r light unit damaged,but working ok.
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r bodywork damaged.
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front number plate damaged but readable.
o/s/r bodywork damaged,
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate damaged,but readable.
o/s/rear b/work damaged round light unit,but lights working ok,
Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f tyre low on tread on the outer edge
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB05 XHP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XHP, 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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LB05 XHP is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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