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AJ05 XJL

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,836 mi
Last recorded112,836 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XJL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 112,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,833 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,395 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 110,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,073 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,271 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,549 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,834 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 50,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,370 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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AJ05 XJL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ05 XJL, 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 AJ05 XJL registered?

AJ05 XJL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is AJ05 XJL safe to buy?

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