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AF05 KGZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,344 mi
Last recorded52,344 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KGZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,954 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 38,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,452 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 23,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,178 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,903 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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AF05 KGZ 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 100%.

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 AF05 KGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF05 KGZ?

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What year was AF05 KGZ registered?

AF05 KGZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AF05 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 KGZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF05 KGZ have outstanding finance?

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