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CT55 JPU

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,363 mi
Last recorded83,363 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 83,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2025 83,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,642 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2023 58,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,269 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 49,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 45,971 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 45,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,925 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,601 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 39,055 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,619 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,386 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,139 miles

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

n/s/front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

n/s/rear tyre sidewall has slight damage.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,007 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,870 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 JPU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JPU, 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 CT55 JPU registered?

CT55 JPU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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