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DE05 FFU

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,582 mi
Last recorded80,582 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside mirror unit damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,043 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre treads getting low

offside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,041 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 Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre treads getting low

offside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 23 May 2016 67,192 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 67,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 60,961 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 May 2015 60,961 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2014 55,540 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 May 2014 55,535 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,982 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 51,982 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,587 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front pipe broken

Fail 11 Jun 2012 46,587 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe broken

Pass 17 May 2011 39,847 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 25 May 2010 34,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,180 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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DE05 FFU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

DE05 FFU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DE05 FFU safe to buy?

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