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DA05 XRL

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,289 mi
Last recorded76,289 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XRL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 76,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 69,337 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 69,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,656 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 64,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,713 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 48,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,882 miles

................. Thanx 4visiting us ...........

All brake-pads have worn low

Both rear tyres have worn low, n/s moreso & also nailed

O/s front tyre has a nail & n/s screwed

Fail 7 Nov 2013 40,882 miles

................. Thanx 4visiting us ...........

All brake-pads have worn low

Both rear tyres have worn low, n/s moreso & also nailed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/s front tyre has a nail & n/s screwed

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,747 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 32,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,469 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 16,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,018 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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DA05 XRL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue 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 DA05 XRL, 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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DA05 XRL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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