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AO55 XAP

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,375 mi
Last recorded101,375 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XAP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 80,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component oil cooler (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,652 miles

tyres edges worn low,

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,651 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

tyres edges worn low,

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,710 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,602 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,711 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,711 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 32,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO55 XAP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO55 XAP, 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 AO55 XAP registered?

AO55 XAP is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AO55 XAP safe to buy?

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