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LB05 ZCX

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,419 mi
Last recorded151,419 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 151,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 144,139 miles

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

slight vibration through offside front hub when rotated

steering rack boots damp

Fail 13 Jun 2015 143,928 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear wiper blade split

slight play from nearside rear drop link

Pass 14 Jun 2014 135,649 miles

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

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

various underside components corroded including prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 17 Jun 2013 126,280 miles

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

both front wipers torn

Fail 17 Jun 2013 126,280 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front wipers torn

Pass 23 Jun 2012 109,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 109,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 91,710 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,707 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,499 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 57,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,451 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 ZCX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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