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EF55 UST

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UST
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear seat belt not checked

poor vision of some brakes and rear suspension components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 87,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear seat belt not checked

poor vision of some brakes and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,452 miles

rear pads starting to wear low

Fail 30 Dec 2011 78,452 miles

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

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 18 Dec 2010 56,940 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishment due to age and wearing on outer edges.

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

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

front wipers spliting on edges but clearing screen ok.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,200 miles

o/s/f wiper split on edges.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,772 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 25,772 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EF55 UST is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EF55 UST, 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 EF55 UST registered?

EF55 UST is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is EF55 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 UST shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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