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AO05 LAA

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,369 mi
Last recorded92,369 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LAA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 92,369 miles

Emissions not tested no exhaust gases to the rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front brake pipes corroded on both the nearside and offside

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamps deteriorated

both outer and inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

both the rears and the offside front tyres are cracked and perished

exhaust rear joint area deteriorated

hand brake efficiency just pass on 16%, pass limit is 16%

Fail 16 Oct 2018 90,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front brake pipes corroded on both the nearside and offside

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamps deteriorated

both outer and inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

both the rears and the offside front tyres are cracked and perished

exhaust rear joint area deteriorated

hand brake efficiency just pass on 16%, pass limit is 16%

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,597 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front brake pipes corroded on both sides

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front brake pipes corroded on both sides

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,451 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

exhaust blowing slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

sight corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyres low on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2015 75,110 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyres low on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres getting low, esp on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,680 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low, esp on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres low on edges

offside handbrake sluggish

Fail 6 Mar 2012 47,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres low on edges

offside handbrake sluggish

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,158 miles

front brake pads and discs very close to limit

rear tyres worn and various cuts

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,160 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 LAA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LAA, 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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AO05 LAA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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