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DX05 WDO

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,065 mi
Last recorded67,065 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 WDO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,207 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 65,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,873 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,972 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 61,930 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,458 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 59,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,596 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,016 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 36,354 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 WDO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDO, 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 WDO registered?

DX05 WDO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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