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LG55 ORP

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,134 mi
Last recorded42,134 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 ORP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,134 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,469 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 41,467 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and deflated . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and deflated . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,418 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 39,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,886 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,892 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 22,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 14,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 10,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,245 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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LG55 ORP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG55 ORP, 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 LG55 ORP registered?

LG55 ORP is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is LG55 ORP safe to buy?

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