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DS05 WPX

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,004 mi
Last recorded153,004 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 WPX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 153,004 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 152,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 130,516 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 130,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,841 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 106,840 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Oil cooler (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,618 miles

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

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

outer section of both handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,265 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 63,332 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,332 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,431 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 35,431 miles

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

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 WPX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS05 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

DS05 WPX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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