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CA05 YYC

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,647 mi
Last recorded75,647 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YYC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,647 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack & pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,002 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,380 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit and perished

o/s/f tyre close to limit and perished

Fail 24 Feb 2012 34,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,681 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 YYC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YYC, 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 CA05 YYC registered?

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

Is CA05 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 YYC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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