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LB54 RNF

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,955 mi
Last recorded108,955 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 RNF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,955 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Jan 2013 101,661 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,616 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 85,857 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front disc worn thin

offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 63,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,624 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 54,624 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,966 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,388 miles

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage.

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 RNF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RNF, 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 RNF registered?

LB54 RNF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is LB54 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 RNF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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