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AO05 JRV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,831 mi
Last recorded105,831 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JRV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,016 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,448 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency close to 16% minimum limit, (17%).

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,606 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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AO05 JRV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO05 JRV, 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 AO05 JRV registered?

AO05 JRV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is AO05 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 JRV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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