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AP05 OUD

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OUD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,436 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,548 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 76,548 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,925 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 72,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,062 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 69,062 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013
Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 56,227 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,155 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 OUD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUD, 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 AP05 OUD registered?

AP05 OUD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is AP05 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 OUD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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