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CT55 LPO

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,898 mi
Last recorded107,898 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LPO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,332 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,357 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 81,357 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 69,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,233 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,002 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,701 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 25,606 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,606 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 LPO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc 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 LPO, 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

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What year was CT55 LPO registered?

CT55 LPO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is CT55 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 LPO 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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