MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,509 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
BRAKE REPAIR WET BUT NO LEAK FOUND TIME OF TEST!!!!
engine cover fitted
front to rear main brake pipes covered with factory plastic trunkin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
both rear brake discs rusty
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
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
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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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