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LB54 RVX

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,976 mi
Last recorded84,976 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,976 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,151 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 79,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,772 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 72,772 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,054 miles

Offside Front Outer Sidewall Cut/Damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,121 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 58,313 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 58,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 56,422 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 56,422 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 52,630 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 52,630 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 49,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2013 49,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 45,619 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,619 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 41,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,898 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 21,776 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 RVX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

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

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