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EA05 HWB

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,971 mi
Last recorded55,971 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HWB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,971 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 55,971 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 49,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 39,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,195 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk possible trapped under child seat (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 19,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,648 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,731 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,291 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,936 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 8,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EA05 HWB is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EA05 HWB, 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 EA05 HWB registered?

EA05 HWB is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 HWB safe to buy?

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