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LB05 ZDD

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,468 mi
Last recorded59,468 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,468 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly handbrake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,034 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 51,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

noise from steering pump on lock

Fail 5 Feb 2021 50,942 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

noise from steering pump on lock

Pass 4 Jul 2019 40,690 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp image poor, advise headlamp polish

Fail 25 Jun 2019 40,277 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

o/s headlamp image poor, advise headlamp polish

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,313 miles

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Fail 25 Jun 2018 35,313 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,774 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 31,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,231 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 30,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,494 miles

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

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

small cracks in offside front tyre outer edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 27,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,677 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,135 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,066 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,372 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 ZDD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

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

Is LB05 ZDD safe to buy?

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