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LB05 ZCZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

sill cover fitted & both sides sill covered with body filler at rear

under body slightly corroded front to rear

Fail 1 Sep 2017 109,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion In various places (6.1.B.2)

Both front ABS rings corroded

Both front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring test items

Fail 22 Jan 2016 91,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring test items

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,010 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,357 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 76,357 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,454 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,875 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,126 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 56,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,054 miles

fuel flap does not spring open

Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,054 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel flap does not spring open

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 ZCZ 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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

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

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