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CP05 XFR

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,841 mi
Last recorded112,841 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XFR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 112,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 112,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and jack damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,020 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 100,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 94,616 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 92,333 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,957 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 86,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 81,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,584 miles

brake pads approx. 70% worn

Fail 6 Feb 2017 75,577 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure lever not locking (3.5.1l)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pads approx. 70% worn

Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,886 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

nsf anti roll bar rubber perishing and slight play - suggest repalced

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,481 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2015 60,474 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nsf and both rear tyre s worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,009 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 44,002 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,504 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,360 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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CP05 XFR is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CP05 XFR, 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 CP05 XFR registered?

CP05 XFR is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is CP05 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 XFR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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