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DU55 ZVZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,995 mi
Last recorded87,995 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ZVZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,995 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,105 miles

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

Offside Rear osr back plate corroaded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 ns os (2.4.G.2)

clip missing osr hand brake

Fail 3 Oct 2017 77,097 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear osr back plate corroaded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 ns os (2.4.G.2)

clip missing osr hand brake

low hand brake reading

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,840 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 54,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,878 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 50,410 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 37,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,641 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,116 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 ZVZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVZ, 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 DU55 ZVZ registered?

DU55 ZVZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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