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DU55 YLY

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,329 mi
Last recorded113,329 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YLY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/rear slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted.sills covered.

Fail 5 Mar 2020 113,318 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/rear slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted.sills covered.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,046 miles

underside has surface corrosion on various parts

Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,285 miles

front number plate in poor condition

see documents attached

suspect both rear suspension lower front arm out of shape

Fail 8 Nov 2017 65,285 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

see documents attached

suspect both rear suspension lower front arm out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,210 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 59,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,823 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 33,346 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,585 miles

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

srs warning light illuminated.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,053 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,055 miles

front tyres craking on walls

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,437 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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DU55 YLY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU55 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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