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AO05 VFA

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,128 mi
Last recorded51,128 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 51,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 49,542 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 47,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 45,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 41,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 40,180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 37,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi weave broken/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,120 miles

brakepipes greased

Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,245 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,150 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,955 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut in the tread

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,396 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut in the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,130 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,879 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,271 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 VFA 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 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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

AO05 VFA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AO05 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 VFA shows 19 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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