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DN05 OBB

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,644 mi
Last recorded102,644 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 OBB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,644 miles

Front noise from front brakes outer brake pads are ok

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded and rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded and rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 105,314 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating warped disc (3.7.B.3)

Front noise from front brakes outer brake pads are ok

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded and rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded and rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,495 miles

Offside Front leg slight weap

both rear seatbelts slightly frayed

steering wheel worn

Fail 13 Feb 2017 94,495 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front leg slight weap

both rear seatbelts slightly frayed

steering wheel worn

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,179 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osf shock slight weap

Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ENGINE DRY WITH OIL

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osf shock slight weap

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,032 miles

1 both n/s brakes slight bind

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 76,507 miles

1 osf brake slight bind 2 nsr seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,507 miles

1 osf brake slight bind 2 nsr seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,897 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 74,897 miles

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

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,341 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,078 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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DN05 OBB is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBB, 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 DN05 OBB registered?

DN05 OBB is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is DN05 OBB safe to buy?

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