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DG05 EKV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 EKV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,275 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,801 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,017 miles

advise wipers

Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,824 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,289 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 39,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,047 miles

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

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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DG05 EKV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG05 EKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG05 EKV?

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What year was DG05 EKV registered?

DG05 EKV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DG05 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 EKV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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