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EJ05 VUH

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,792 mi
Last recorded81,792 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VUH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 81,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 76,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 71,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 66,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 61,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 56,574 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 46,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,058 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,890 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,121 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,839 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,553 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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EJ05 VUH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EJ05 VUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 VUH registered?

EJ05 VUH is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is EJ05 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 VUH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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