MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
front & rear suspension corroded
front to rear exhaust corroded
rear both sides outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
rear both sides outer arch sills corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear and o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear and o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear body corroded slightly
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear body corroded slightly
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side wing (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side wing (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
under trays fitted
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
o/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s rear tyre worn low inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
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AK55 OVX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 AK55 OVX, 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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AK55 OVX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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