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EJ05 ZDK

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,233 mi
Last recorded56,233 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,177 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,256 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 19 Sep 2015 45,256 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,110 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,073 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 23,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,760 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 19,760 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 16,213 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 ZDK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black 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 ZDK, 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 EJ05 ZDK registered?

EJ05 ZDK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is EJ05 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 ZDK 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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