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CA05 YXZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,401 mi
Last recorded94,401 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YXZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,401 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 85,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,444 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner slightly worn on edge

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,879 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 66,879 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,875 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,984 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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CA05 YXZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA05 YXZ, 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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CA05 YXZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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