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DV05 AKZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AKZ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,215 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 75,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 62,811 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,460 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

service and parking brake just met minimum requirement

Fail 3 Jul 2019 54,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

service and parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 21 May 2018 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 43,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and recording minimum parking brake efficiency, 16% (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,323 miles

Both front tyres cracked on tread

N/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on outer edge (195/60/15)

N/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,515 miles

brake pipes coverd unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,237 miles

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

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,356 miles

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

b/pipes could not be fully assesed under vehicle due to plastic covers

Fail 11 Apr 2012 22,356 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

b/pipes could not be fully assesed under vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,378 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,903 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 9,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 AKZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AKZ, 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 AKZ registered?

DV05 AKZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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