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LB54 RXA

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,745 mi
Last recorded110,745 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,745 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 110,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 108,468 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 108,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,669 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,669 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,182 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 94,182 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 89,981 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 84,060 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,556 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 68,464 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 68,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 59,080 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 52,787 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 47,797 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,527 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,822 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 RXA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver 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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

LB54 RXA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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The MOT history for LB54 RXA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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