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LB05 ZDG

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZDG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 119,654 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,642 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 94,478 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch plastic broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,482 miles

front offside inner wheel arch panel damaged.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 63,482 miles

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

front offside inner wheel arch panel damaged.

front offside tyre worn on edges.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,019 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear nearside tyre woen on outer edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,928 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,599 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 5,586 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 2,837 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 ZDG is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

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

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