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DX05 LDY

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,785 mi
Last recorded79,785 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 LDY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,785 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe that runs behind the fuel tank on one of the hold clips (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenn wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,402 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack on side wall this is due to age of tyres and scrubbing on kerb edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,402 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

rear tyres starting to crack on side wall this is due to age of tyres and scrubbing on kerb edge

Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,486 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 56,486 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 56,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,567 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,803 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 30,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,176 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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DX05 LDY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DX05 LDY, 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 DX05 LDY registered?

DX05 LDY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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