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DN05 TYD

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,305 mi
Last recorded34,305 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 TYD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf outter tyre wall edge wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,428 miles

front pads worn low

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,461 miles

all brake discs corroded due to standing

nearside wiper blade splitting

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 TYD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DN05 TYD, 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

How do I check the history of DN05 TYD?

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What year was DN05 TYD registered?

DN05 TYD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is DN05 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 TYD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN05 TYD have outstanding finance?

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