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DU05 VFS

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,924 mi
Last recorded47,924 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VFS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 47,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 44,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 41,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 38,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 35,168 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 32,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 31,455 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 28,456 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 25,723 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 24,583 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 24,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,639 miles

engine and under body covers

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

Fail 11 Feb 2016 22,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under body covers

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

Fail 10 Feb 2015 20,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,884 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 15,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 13,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,071 miles

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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DU05 VFS is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DU05 VFS, 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 DU05 VFS registered?

DU05 VFS is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 VFS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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