MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip ripped away from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner rear brake pads to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front number plate broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper inner arch bracket corroded to excess unable to determine if supportive structure
handbrake efficiency on 16%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front number plate broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper inner arch bracket corroded to excess unable to determine if supportive structure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
handbrake has a low reading of 17% (offside)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexi deteriated
rear brake pipes covered in sealant
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on uter edge.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer osf tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front. (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
osr light unit cracked.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on uter edge.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer osf tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front. (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
osr light unit cracked.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both rear outer (5.2.2b)
battery secured by strap
exhaust flex worn no blow still secure
nsr tyre perrished
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brakes 24% out of balance
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN05 MKD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 DN05 MKD, 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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DN05 MKD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 3 June 2005.
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