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AU55 VSJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VSJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,023 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 87,017 miles

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

Nearside rear has slight bind

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre/s nearly worn smooth OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED MEASURED AREA

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately floor pan, floor to sill, sill to lower arch, outer sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill, sill to lower arch, outer sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear: floor pan and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly: all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / heat shields / engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,708 miles

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

rear brake discs light rust.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,556 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,416 miles

front number plate cracked

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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AU55 VSJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU55 VSJ, 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 AU55 VSJ registered?

AU55 VSJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is AU55 VSJ safe to buy?

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