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LB05 ZCY

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,203 mi
Last recorded79,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 79,203 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

underside of vehicle has visable corrosion no yet deemed excessive

Fail 7 Jun 2017 69,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

underside of vehicle has visable corrosion no yet deemed excessive

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,449 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracking at sidewalls

Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracking at sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,648 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damp around offside steering rack boot

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

near and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 64,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damp around offside steering rack boot

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

near and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,079 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,902 miles

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

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,240 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY

REAR PADS 1/2 WORN

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,021 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 ZCY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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