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AO05 MLJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,708 mi
Last recorded10,708 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2023 10,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 17 Oct 2022 10,197 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 9,712 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 9,484 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 8,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake calipers damp, no leak found at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2018 8,342 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2017 7,834 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 6,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 6,044 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 5,147 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 4,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 3,327 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 2,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 2,181 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 MLJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

AO05 MLJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 MLJ safe to buy?

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