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CE05 CTU

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,061 mi
Last recorded53,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CTU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,061 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 53,013 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,358 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 49,358 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,733 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,203 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,716 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,749 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s front tyre wearing on outside

Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,054 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,685 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,564 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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CE05 CTU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CE05 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE05 CTU?

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What year was CE05 CTU registered?

CE05 CTU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is CE05 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 CTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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