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DE05 SZL

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,856 mi
Last recorded56,856 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SZL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 56,856 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested structural integrity dangerous (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed ehaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,333 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 51,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,222 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective film on lens o/side and n/side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear slincer has slight blowing on pipe / box

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,463 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 40,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 38,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 35,545 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 35,424 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,018 miles

exhaust front pipe broken not blowing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 33,011 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust front pipe broken not blowing

mainline brake pipes to rear corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,060 miles

offside rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,743 miles

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,909 miles

n/s rack boot needs re sercuring

rear tyres split

Pass 20 Oct 2012 22,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,799 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,022 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 19,021 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 17,792 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,792 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,455 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 15,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,259 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 SZL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE05 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

DE05 SZL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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