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AF05 VHD

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,515 mi
Last recorded111,515 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VHD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,390 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,416 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,272 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,962 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,839 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,502 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,926 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 VHD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VHD, 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

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What year was AF05 VHD registered?

AF05 VHD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AF05 VHD safe to buy?

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