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LB54 NNH

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,447 mi
Last recorded125,447 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 NNH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 124,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight images only just distinct

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 121,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen cracked above wipers

Fail 21 Jan 2016 114,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen cracked above wipers

Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,424 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,120 miles

underside of car rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,123 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,625 miles

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

child seat fitted off side rear

Fail 19 Jan 2012 75,606 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

child seat fitted off side rear

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,836 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,253 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted off side rear

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,601 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 39,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,366 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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LB54 NNH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB54 NNH, 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 LB54 NNH registered?

LB54 NNH is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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