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CP02 ROW

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 ROW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,373 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,067 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,061 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,972 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,325 miles

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

exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,861 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 54,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 53,532 miles

Offside Front tyre splits in treaded area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 53,107 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,054 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,061 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,398 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,932 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,347 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2009 40,606 miles

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,621 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 35,621 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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CP02 ROW is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CP02 ROW, 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 CP02 ROW registered?

CP02 ROW is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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