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AJ55 RZC

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,147 mi
Last recorded95,147 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RZC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,485 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 91,458 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,254 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,552 miles

Offside Rear door slight damage but stil effectiv

Fail 16 Nov 2018 81,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,281 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 69,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,878 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,377 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,312 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,629 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 42,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,940 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 30,973 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,973 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,725 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 RZC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

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

Is AJ55 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 RZC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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