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DX05 OZJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,059 mi
Last recorded22,059 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OZJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2025 22,059 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 21,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 21,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 21,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 21,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 20,926 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,758 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,991 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,858 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,914 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,020 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 OZJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ?

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What year was DX05 OZJ registered?

DX05 OZJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is DX05 OZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 OZJ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX05 OZJ have outstanding finance?

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