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LB54 RSU

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

under body corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

under body corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,214 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 95,214 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,699 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,139 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,822 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,400 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 RSU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

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

Is LB54 RSU safe to buy?

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