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AX05 KFW

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,569 mi
Last recorded41,569 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 KFW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 41,569 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

parking brake on limit,may need bedding in

Fail 4 Dec 2020 41,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 39,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,395 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 37,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 34,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 27,934 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 25,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,194 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,435 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,052 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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AX05 KFW is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX05 KFW, 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 AX05 KFW registered?

AX05 KFW is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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