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DX05 OZF

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,520 mi
Last recorded43,520 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,499 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,197 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level below minimum

offside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,197 miles

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

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

engine oil level below minimum

offside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,542 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,621 miles

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

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

light damage present on offside and nearside rear seat belts (webbing)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 22,621 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

light damage present on offside and nearside rear seat belts (webbing)

offside and nearside wiper blades split

Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 13,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,403 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 OZF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX05 OZF, 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

How do I check the history of DX05 OZF?

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What year was DX05 OZF registered?

DX05 OZF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is DX05 OZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 OZF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX05 OZF have outstanding finance?

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