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AD05 EPC

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,681 mi
Last recorded97,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 EPC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,681 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 70,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,448 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,826 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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AD05 EPC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD05 EPC, 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 AD05 EPC registered?

AD05 EPC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AD05 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 EPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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