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CP55 SBZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,110 mi
Last recorded109,110 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 SBZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,110 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 109,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,432 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,272 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 74,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,261 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN ON EDGE

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CLUTCH HIGH BITTING POINT

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OIL LEAK AROUND SUMP AREA

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 62,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN ON EDGE

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CLUTCH HIGH BITTING POINT

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OIL LEAK AROUND SUMP AREA

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,627 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 50,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 11,094 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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CP55 SBZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP55 SBZ, 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 CP55 SBZ registered?

CP55 SBZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is CP55 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 SBZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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