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DF05 KLV

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,553 mi
Last recorded81,553 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 KLV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,553 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,407 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 68,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 62,107 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,539 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 48,539 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,241 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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DF05 KLV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF05 KLV, 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 DF05 KLV registered?

DF05 KLV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is DF05 KLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 KLV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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