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DV55 YNU

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,759 mi
Last recorded79,759 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 79,759 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 79,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,753 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 75,753 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,254 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,668 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 63,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 55,498 miles

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

front brake discs and pads advance wear

Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,497 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads advance wear

Pass 7 May 2014 45,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,889 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,888 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,557 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 28,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,206 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 22,206 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 11,751 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,751 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 6,693 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 YNU 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 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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

DV55 YNU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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