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DU55 RNZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 RNZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 74,509 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,795 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Aug 2020 62,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x3 - 1 tyre can see threads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,524 miles

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 53,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 50,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Engine covers fitted time of test

Front to rear brakes unable to inspect due to covers fitted

O/R brake pad getting low

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 46,295 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn low on edges of the tread

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Engine covers fitted time of test

Front to rear brakes unable to inspect due to covers fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/R brake pad getting low

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,632 miles

BRAKE REPAIR WET BUT NO LEAK FOUND TIME OF TEST!!!!

engine cover fitted

front to rear main brake pipes covered with factory plastic trunkin

Fail 21 Oct 2015 42,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine cover fitted

front to rear main brake pipes covered with factory plastic trunkin

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes covered and unable to inspect

Fail 20 Oct 2014 38,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes covered and unable to inspect

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake repairs wet no leak found time retest

near side front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

sill trims fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2013 33,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

sill trims fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2012 29,254 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

parking brake efficiency low advise rear brakes service

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,453 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2011 24,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,378 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2010 20,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,006 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,700 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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DU55 RNZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DU55 RNZ, 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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DU55 RNZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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