MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges
front brake discs slightly lipped
front to rear brake pipes under a cover
slight damage to outer body
underside components slightly corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges
front brake discs slightly lipped
front to rear brake pipes under a cover
slight damage to outer body
underside components slightly corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped and rear brake discs in a poor condition
front to rear brake pipes under a cover
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
underside components slightly corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped and rear brake discs in a poor condition
front to rear brake pipes under a cover
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
underside components slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipes under a cover
rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no plate cracked but not likely to be misread
front to rear brake pipes under a cover
n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts slightly fluffed
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no plate cracked but not likely to be misread
front to rear brake pipes under a cover
n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts slightly fluffed
rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres 'scrubbed' on n/s inner and o/s outer edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear tyres 'scrubbed' on inside edges
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front tyres 'scrubbed' on n/s inner and o/s outer edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear tyres 'scrubbed' on inside edges
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 VGN is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 AF05 VGN, 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 AF05 VGN registered?
AF05 VGN is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is AF05 VGN safe to buy?
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