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AP05 AUN

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,802 mi
Last recorded103,802 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AUN
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 103,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 97,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 97,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 88,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 88,577 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 80,381 miles

front number plate cracked accross top,not affecting numbers or letters.

Fail 8 May 2013 80,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked accross top,not affecting numbers or letters.

Pass 16 May 2012 75,021 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate split.

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 75,006 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 67,260 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

oil around offside rack gaiter

Pass 20 May 2010 60,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,350 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 43,537 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 43,219 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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AP05 AUN is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP05 AUN, 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 AP05 AUN registered?

AP05 AUN is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AP05 AUN safe to buy?

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