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CW54 OBJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 OBJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 103,555 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 94,848 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

font (flexi) section of the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,208 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,789 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,308 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,696 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,430 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 33,302 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,502 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 28,502 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,712 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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CW54 OBJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CW54 OBJ, 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 CW54 OBJ registered?

CW54 OBJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is CW54 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW54 OBJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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