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DS05 HLX

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,807 mi
Last recorded65,807 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 HLX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper wheel arch corroded /taped

Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,807 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper wheel arch corroded /taped

Pass 13 May 2019 57,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

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

Offside rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 48,341 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking weak

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

Fail 10 May 2018 48,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking weak

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

Pass 10 May 2017 41,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split in tread/structure starting to fail/misshape

Nearside wiper torn

Fail 9 May 2017 41,372 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split/tread low 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split in tread/structure starting to fail/misshape

Nearside wiper torn

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,849 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 37,849 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,166 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 14,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,099 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,566 miles

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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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DS05 HLX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DS05 HLX, 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 DS05 HLX registered?

DS05 HLX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is DS05 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 HLX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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