2005 KIA Cerato 1.6L Petrol · LG55 PDK
2005 KIA Cerato (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 123,944 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CERATO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 PDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2024
- 123,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 PDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Cerato (LG55 PDK) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Rough and has play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LG55 PDK Mileage History
- 04/03/2022115,524 mi
- 16/03/2023120,666 mi+5,142 mi
- 23/03/2023120,677 mi+11 mi
- 12/03/2024123,939 mi+3,262 mi
- 14/03/2024123,944 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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