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AO05 PXX

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,209 mi
Last recorded24,209 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,209 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REARS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre OSR ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / OUTER EDGE BALD / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR 4MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 24,209 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REARS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre OSR ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / OUTER EDGE BALD / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR 4MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2017 21,908 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also it has cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also it has cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,007 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 17,797 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,170 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 13,459 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,291 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,530 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,118 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 PXX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

AO05 PXX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is AO05 PXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 PXX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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