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DV55 CYF

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CYF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 114,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,543 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner side

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall but no ply/cords exposed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Oct 2018 109,543 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner side

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall but no ply/cords exposed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Oct 2017 102,767 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 102,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,529 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cracks

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

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,884 miles

all under side of vehicel steering and suspesion componets heavily covered in corrosion

both rear tyres worn low and castlated on inner egde

center brake light inop

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,226 miles

Rear tyres castleated

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,025 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 50,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,656 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,423 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,310 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 CYF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV55 CYF, 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 DV55 CYF registered?

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

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