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LB05 YPH

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,520 mi
Last recorded66,520 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,520 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 66,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 56,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Fail 2 May 2018 56,136 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 10 May 2017 47,626 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 May 2016 38,552 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 32,391 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 May 2014 32,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 May 2013 28,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

nearside front tyre feathered on inside

Pass 28 May 2013 28,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside front tyre feathered on inside

Pass 9 May 2012 25,357 miles

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

small cut on sideall (nearside front tyre)

Pass 5 May 2011 21,529 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 21,509 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,601 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 17,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,580 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 14,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YPH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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