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AD54 XNK

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,236 mi
Last recorded131,236 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 XNK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,236 miles

chip to screen

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

rear number plate discolouring

slight blow on exhaust centre section

Fail 5 Dec 2014 131,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

chip to screen

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

rear number plate discolouring

slight blow on exhaust centre section

Pass 6 Dec 2013 120,706 miles

chip to screen

Fail 6 Dec 2013 120,704 miles

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

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

chip to screen

Pass 30 Nov 2012 108,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,693 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,301 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,095 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,511 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,595 miles

n/s headlamp pattern

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 XNK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD54 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

AD54 XNK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is AD54 XNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 XNK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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