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DV05 JTU

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,485 mi
Last recorded90,485 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,485 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, sill covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 90,485 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, sill covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 89,221 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,888 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,531 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 69,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear d bushes worn both

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ??

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,567 miles

plastic undertrays fitted covering front to rear brake pipes

slight exhaust blow

Fail 18 Mar 2011 45,567 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted covering front to rear brake pipes

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,927 miles

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

rear no plate faulty

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,150 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,150 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,148 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 JTU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV05 JTU, 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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DV05 JTU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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