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EJ05 WFU

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,819 mi
Last recorded92,819 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WFU
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,609 miles

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

Slight Corrosion To Front Exhaust Pipe But Not Blowing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,689 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,689 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 72,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,277 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,133 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,201 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit on inside edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,414 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 WFU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

EJ05 WFU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is EJ05 WFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 WFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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