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EF05 XAC

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,158 mi
Last recorded104,158 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XAC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,947 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,528 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal poor

Fail 8 Dec 2022 85,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal poor

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,210 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords present at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 79,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords present at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,452 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 75,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,064 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 72,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,394 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 63,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,667 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,898 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Dec 2015 52,874 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 31 May 2014 45,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 45,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 38,720 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 30,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,819 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 23,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 18,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,613 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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EF05 XAC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EF05 XAC, 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 EF05 XAC registered?

EF05 XAC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is EF05 XAC safe to buy?

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