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CT55 JOA

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,157 mi
Last recorded72,157 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JOA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 72,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,907 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,437 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 58,437 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight exhaust blow from front of exhaust

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,740 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,253 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,813 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,194 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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CT55 JOA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CT55 JOA, 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 CT55 JOA?

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What year was CT55 JOA registered?

CT55 JOA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is CT55 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 JOA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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