MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre nailed
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre nailed
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished 195/60/15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished 195/60/15
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear tyres perishing/cracking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs heavily worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO05 HGC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 AO05 HGC, 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 AO05 HGC registered?
AO05 HGC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 March 2005.
Is AO05 HGC safe to buy?
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