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CV55 FJD

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,918 mi
Last recorded126,918 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 FJD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,918 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 126,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 120,582 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 120,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2018 112,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 106,493 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 106,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 98,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 98,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,646 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 76,646 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,065 miles

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

Oil leak

baby seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to do full examination of belt.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,629 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,090 miles

NSF TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR TYRE PERISHED(195/60/15)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,090 miles

NSF TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

OSR TYRE PERISHED(195/60/15)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,757 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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CV55 FJD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV55 FJD, 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 CV55 FJD registered?

CV55 FJD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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