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AJ55 CPF

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,103 mi
Last recorded115,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CPF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,103 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 115,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,427 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 107,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,752 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 100,748 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,692 miles

front brake pads worn close to limits

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

osf tyre worn

rear br4ake pads worn rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 20 Aug 2010 75,315 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,807 miles

engine undertray fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,504 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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AJ55 CPF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ55 CPF, 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 AJ55 CPF registered?

AJ55 CPF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AJ55 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 CPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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