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LG55 YRE

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,486 mi
Last recorded53,486 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 53,486 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,091 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 49,995 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,621 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 44,621 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,003 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 40,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,523 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,755 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 30,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,989 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)

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

front pads 80%

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 YRE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

LG55 YRE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is LG55 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 YRE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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