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DG05 KFJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,914 mi
Last recorded99,914 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 KFJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 99,914 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust broken at flexible

Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,674 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle insucure but still working

Rear both tyres light cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 74,230 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,603 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,954 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,368 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished age related

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,839 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,985 miles

Nearside 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 KFJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KFJ, 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 DG05 KFJ registered?

DG05 KFJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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