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LB05 YRC

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,782 mi
Last recorded61,782 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,259 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 55,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,523 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,475 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,631 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,555 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,975 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 YRC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

LB05 YRC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LB05 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 YRC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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