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LB54 ROH

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,603 mi
Last recorded126,603 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 126,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 119,776 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 110,653 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER VERY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE INNER CV GAITER DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE WIPER LINK WORN

Fail 8 May 2018 110,653 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER VERY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE INNER CV GAITER DETERIORATING

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

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

OFFSIDE WIPER LINK WORN

Pass 19 May 2017 103,711 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flanges very corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 94,824 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 94,819 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 85,039 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 85,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 75,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight leak on pas pipes

Pass 8 May 2014 75,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight leak on pas pipes

Pass 10 May 2013 67,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 58,432 miles

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

both n/s and o/s rearback plates corroded and holed

front exhaust flexy mesh in poor state but not blowing

Pass 8 May 2012 58,432 miles

both n/s and o/s rearback plates corroded and holed

front exhaust flexy mesh in poor state but not blowing

Pass 12 May 2011 48,696 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 48,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 39,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,225 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 21,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 21,359 miles

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

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 ROH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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