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LX57 JZL

2008 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,517 mi
Last recorded117,517 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 JZL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 117,517 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 111,479 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 111,479 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 106,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,909 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,270 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 92,270 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,023 miles

Front Exhaust flexi is slightly deteriorated

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,056 miles

Front Exhaust flexi is slightly deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,927 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,990 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 57,990 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,641 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 52,641 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,122 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,516 miles

nsf tyre bald outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,339 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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LX57 JZL is a 2008 Kia Cerato in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX57 JZL, 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 18 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX57 JZL registered?

LX57 JZL is a 2008 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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