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AJ55 RZB

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,347 mi
Last recorded169,347 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RZB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 169,347 miles

Front anti roll ball links worn

engine light on

Fail 4 Nov 2014 14,900 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 14,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,676 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,161 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 RZB is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RZB, 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 AJ55 RZB registered?

AJ55 RZB is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is AJ55 RZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 RZB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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