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AK05 MYY

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,079 mi
Last recorded170,079 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MYY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 170,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 145,828 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 127,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlamps are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 111,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlamps are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2021 109,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,550 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,967 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,725 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,264 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 37,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,404 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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AK05 MYY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 MYY, 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 AK05 MYY registered?

AK05 MYY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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