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AP05 UOE

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,103 mi
Last recorded150,103 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 UOE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 150,103 miles

coolant leak

both rear tyres worn close to limit

26% front brake imbalance

27% rear brake imbalance

age cracking to o/s/r tyre

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/r wheel archs

high handbrake travel

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

rear discs pitted

Fail 9 Feb 2015 150,103 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

26% front brake imbalance

27% rear brake imbalance

age cracking to o/s/r tyre

both rear tyres worn close to limit

coolant leak

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/r wheel archs

high handbrake travel

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 136,991 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in rear d bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2014 136,991 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs rusty

slight play in rear d bushes

Fail 7 Sep 2012 119,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 119,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 99,176 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 748,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 74,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake fluid low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,117 miles

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

front brake pads getting low rear pads low

front number plate starting to stain

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

o/s washer jet partialy blocked wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 3 Aug 2009 59,117 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

front brake pads getting low rear pads low

front number plate starting to stain

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

o/s washer jet partialy blocked wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,758 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 41,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper blade split

offside headlamp aim slightly low

rear seat belts partialy tested [child seats fitted

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 UOE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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