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DY55 WPO

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,880 mi
Last recorded104,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WPO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,411 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing on inside and out side edges

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear anti roll bar rubbers slight wear to chassis

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing on inside and out side edges

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear anti roll bar rubbers slight wear to chassis

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,981 miles

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

front brake discs worn on inside face

front number plate starting to deteriorate

near side rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

off side front anti roll bar link lower ball socket slight wear

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 75,981 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn on inside face

front number plate starting to deteriorate

near side rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

off side front anti roll bar link lower ball socket slight wear

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,573 miles

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

the offside front wiper blade has permisable deteration

Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,338 miles

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

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

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

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

the offside front wiper blade has permisable deteration

Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,431 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 47,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,075 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,576 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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DY55 WPO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DY55 WPO, 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 DY55 WPO registered?

DY55 WPO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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