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LB54 RNY

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,893 mi
Last recorded187,893 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 187,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 160,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 160,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front and rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2010 160,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front and rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 137,249 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 137,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,773 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 77,545 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,679 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 RNY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB54 RNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB54 RNY registered?

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

Is LB54 RNY safe to buy?

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