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LB54 RWY

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,145 mi
Last recorded116,145 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner and outer sills corroded, still solid, ns softening

advise parking brake adjustment as limit just met

light under vehicle corrosion all over

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2019 102,922 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,255 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 90,242 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,602 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,736 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,800 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,394 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 45,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,512 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2008 23,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,006 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 RWY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

LB54 RWY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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