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DE05 DGO

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,863 mi
Last recorded60,863 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DGO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,863 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,863 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER BANJO (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,280 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,280 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,016 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 53,016 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2015 48,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,089 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 44,089 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,909 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 38,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,412 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,518 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,411 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 24,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,336 miles

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

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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DE05 DGO 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 64.7%.

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 DE05 DGO, 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 DE05 DGO registered?

DE05 DGO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DE05 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 DGO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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