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LB54 ROU

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,592 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both beam patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 80,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both beam patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material round shocker (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 74,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material round shocker (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,552 miles

Front lights weathered

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2017 68,551 miles

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

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

Front lights weathered

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,887 miles

front headlamps weathered

oil low

osf arb link slight play

rear tyres cracking

underside corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,887 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

front headlamps weathered

oil low

osf arb link slight play

rear tyres cracking

underside corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 61,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,073 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,030 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,414 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 26,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,879 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,374 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 ROU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

LB54 ROU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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