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DG05 HBZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,481 mi
Last recorded92,481 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 92,481 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 92,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,719 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,134 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels cable snapped (3.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,521 miles

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

damage noted to near side rear body work but not causing sharp edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,385 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,232 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,871 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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DG05 HBZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HBZ, 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

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What year was DG05 HBZ registered?

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

Is DG05 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 HBZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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