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EA55 WLO

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 WLO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,946 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald both edges

Fail 7 Jan 2015 91,946 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald both edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,032 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 12 Feb 2014 80,032 miles

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,959 miles

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

all brake discs worn and corroded ... rear pads loe

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,668 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,053 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 32,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EA55 WLO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA55 WLO, 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 EA55 WLO registered?

EA55 WLO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is EA55 WLO safe to buy?

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