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DX05 MMV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,007 mi
Last recorded144,007 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 MMV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 144,007 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 144,007 miles

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

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 105,012 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 105,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,329 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,329 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 63,384 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 63,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,001 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 52,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,967 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,967 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,416 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 MMV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX05 MMV registered?

DX05 MMV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DX05 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 MMV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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