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DV05 KNZ

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,084 mi
Last recorded52,084 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 52,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 52,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,749 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,937 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,764 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,085 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,496 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,130 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 34,046 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,850 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,850 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts are frayed

Fail 7 Mar 2011 28,076 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts are frayed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,037 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,349 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 KNZ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DV05 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

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

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