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LB05 ZCU

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,909 mi
Last recorded89,909 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 89,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 89,909 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 67,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 63,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 63,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint weak still supporting system when inspected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the a zone just within the 10mm limits when inspected (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 45,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just within limits when inspected (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,276 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed when pulled out fully (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,234 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,730 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 12,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 8,819 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,361 miles

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

both rear tyres side wall and tread cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2011 8,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres side wall and tread cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2010 6,815 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre side wall and tread cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2010 6,815 miles

near side front tyre side wall and tread cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2009 5,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 5,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,820 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 ZCU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

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

Is LB05 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 ZCU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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