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DE55 EGJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,839 mi
Last recorded136,839 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 EGJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2010 136,839 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advised front no plate shows deteration backing coming away

advised slight seepage of oil around nearside inner steering rack boot

Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,504 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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DE55 EGJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE55 EGJ, 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 DE55 EGJ registered?

DE55 EGJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is DE55 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 EGJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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