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AP55 GDE

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,768 mi
Last recorded92,768 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 GDE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,768 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,499 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch tub. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,559 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 91,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 89,492 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,315 miles

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar d bush

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,417 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 80,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,900 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,322 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 47,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 47,220 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,581 miles

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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AP55 GDE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AP55 GDE, 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 AP55 GDE registered?

AP55 GDE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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