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DV55 CYE

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,143 mi
Last recorded137,143 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CYE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 137,143 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear immer sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 137,141 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Rear immer sills corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 129,575 miles

Engine light illuminated

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

Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 129,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine light illuminated

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

Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,254 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 121,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,786 miles

Offside Steering rack boot damp

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 113,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Steering rack boot damp

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,643 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 105,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler flap faulty

Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,932 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,460 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 79,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,713 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 56,713 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,819 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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DV55 CYE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DV55 CYE, 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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DV55 CYE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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