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LB05 YRM

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,493 mi
Last recorded63,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,493 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2015 63,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 58,248 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

wipers slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2013 54,649 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,649 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,141 miles

brake discs s/worn

Fail 2 Jun 2012 51,141 miles

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

brake discs s/worn

Pass 28 May 2011 46,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,887 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 27,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YRM is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YRM, 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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What year was LB05 YRM registered?

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

Is LB05 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 YRM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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