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AJ55 CPN

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,162 mi
Last recorded131,162 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CPN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 131,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 126,410 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 126,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,294 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 109,240 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,732 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,000 miles

Park brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or replacement (16%)

Power steering pipe slight damp not leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,688 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,687 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,692 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,692 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,417 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,219 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,988 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,664 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)

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 CPN is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ55 CPN, 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 CPN registered?

AJ55 CPN is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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