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LC55 KYT

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,222 mi
Last recorded157,222 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 KYT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 157,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 156,979 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 156,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 155,337 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 155,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 154,154 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 154,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 152,348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 145,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 138,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 131,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 123,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,802 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

small splits in both front wiper blades

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,646 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LC55 KYT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LC55 KYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC55 KYT registered?

LC55 KYT is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is LC55 KYT safe to buy?

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