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LB54 RUC

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,547 mi
Last recorded115,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 RUC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,547 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,021 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 112,021 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,867 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 103,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,027 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,569 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,932 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,790 miles

front tyres wearing on inner ond outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,853 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 50,853 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,329 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,116 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 RUC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

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

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