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AP05 PMU

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,990 mi
Last recorded119,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PMU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 119,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 108,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,489 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 93,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,537 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 79,526 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,556 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,498 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 50,498 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

reatr tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,998 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,082 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,082 miles

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

Both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,739 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,195 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limits on tread sholders

Front windscreen washer jets not working correctly

Nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner tread sholder

Slight fluffing to both rear outer seat belt webbings

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 PMU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PMU, 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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AP05 PMU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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