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DG05 YRD

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,213 mi
Last recorded60,213 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YRD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,213 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 60,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,716 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 38,260 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 38,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs both outer faces corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,865 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,936 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 11,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,282 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,974 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 8,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YRD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

DG05 YRD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is DG05 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 YRD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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