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DV05 ADO

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,851 mi
Last recorded13,851 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ADO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front drop link top dust cover split

Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,120 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 12,120 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,798 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,008 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2009 5,973 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 4,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,355 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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DV05 ADO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV05 ADO, 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 DV05 ADO registered?

DV05 ADO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DV05 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 ADO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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