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AD54 FLM

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 FLM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2013 104,605 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2013 104,605 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Dec 2012 98,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to offside wing

Fail 8 Dec 2012 98,811 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot lid not opening but is secured in the closed position

damage to offside wing

Fail 1 Feb 2012 97,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s diff seal leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2012 97,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s diff seal leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,396 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 76,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,551 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ariel broken

both front brake disc heavily lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,551 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ariel broken

both front brake disc heavily lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD54 FLM is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 AD54 FLM, 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 AD54 FLM registered?

AD54 FLM is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is AD54 FLM safe to buy?

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