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AK55 XJY

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,387 mi
Last recorded151,387 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XJY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 151,387 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 151,387 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking behind radiator (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,073 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 May 2013 100,220 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,393 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,673 miles

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

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 XJY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJY, 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 AK55 XJY registered?

AK55 XJY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AK55 XJY safe to buy?

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