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AK55 XJT

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,129 mi
Last recorded133,129 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XJT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 133,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,562 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,044 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 78,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,826 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 66,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,667 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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AK55 XJT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XJT, 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 AK55 XJT registered?

AK55 XJT is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 XJT safe to buy?

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