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LB05 YRK

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,194 mi
Last recorded53,194 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YRK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Body corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,391 miles

Front x2 abs rings corroded/deteriated

front and rear suspension corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,912 miles

covers fitted on front to rear brake pipes

front and rear suspension corroded

front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 47,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted on front to rear brake pipes

front and rear suspension corroded

front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,301 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Front x2 brake pipes corroding flexi to caliper flexi

front to rear brake pipes corroding x2

Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroding

Front x2 brake pipes corroding flexi to caliper flexi

front to rear brake pipes corroding x2

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres low tread edges

Front wipers torn

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,850 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread and sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,961 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear flexi corroding

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2014 36,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes at rear flexi corroding

engine management light on

Fail 19 May 2014 36,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 20 May 2013 33,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 28,693 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 24,731 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 24,731 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 17,550 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 14,343 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 YRK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YRK, 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 YRK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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