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CK55 ONL

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,032 mi
Last recorded50,032 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 ONL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,259 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,206 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,946 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,486 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,212 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 40,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,786 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 38,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,177 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 26,159 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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CK55 ONL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK55 ONL, 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

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What year was CK55 ONL registered?

CK55 ONL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is CK55 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK55 ONL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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