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EK05 KVX

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,313 mi
Last recorded114,313 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 KVX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewall slight cracks

Fail 1 Feb 2017 114,267 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,973 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,867 miles

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

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,889 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,284 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 86,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,474 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 63,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,222 miles

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

nearside front side light bulb dim

Fail 24 Apr 2009 52,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front side light bulb dim

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear belt not checked due to child restraints

offside tyre has a split but not reaching cords

starter motor runs on slightly

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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EK05 KVX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EK05 KVX, 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 EK05 KVX registered?

EK05 KVX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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