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DG05 KFK

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

75,263 mi
Last recorded75,263 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 75,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,179 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 70,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,034 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 63,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet cleaned out (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,809 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears corroded on the ends near unions (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 53,804 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/rear calliper (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears corroded on the ends near unions (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,997 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 42,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 4mm (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 40,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 4mm (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,721 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,709 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 32,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise rear discs to be changed with pads

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,305 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 30,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,915 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 23,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,543 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 20,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,128 miles

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

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 KFK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DG05 KFK, 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 KFK registered?

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

Is DG05 KFK safe to buy?

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