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LB05 YRL

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,318 mi
Last recorded94,318 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 94,318 miles

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

Front subframe rear bushes have slight play (both)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 94,311 miles

Fuel pipe leaking connector to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded preventing image (both) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe rear bushes have slight play (both)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,195 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills / wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,420 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 65,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded TO THE CALLIPER (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded SHORT PIPE REAR OF STRUT TO FLEXYS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced LENS SIGNS OF MISSTING (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded TO THE CALLIPER (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded SHORT PIPE REAR OF STRUT TO FLEXYS (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced LENS SIGNS OF MISSTING (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,850 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 55,762 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,219 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 50,030 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SCORED/LIPPED. FRONT PADS LOW. OIL LEVEL LOW. N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,030 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SCORED/LIPPED. FRONT PADS LOW. OIL LEVEL LOW. N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,894 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC SCORED/LIPPED.

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 45,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALL BRAKE DISC SCORED/LIPPED.

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,301 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,063 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,587 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 24,587 miles

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 YRL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red 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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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