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AK05 OVF

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,513 mi
Last recorded95,513 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,513 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 92,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,420 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Nov 2015 90,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,068 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,683 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,826 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,267 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,474 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,380 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 OVF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

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

Is AK05 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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