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EK05 NVF

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,094 mi
Last recorded61,094 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 NVF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,094 miles

near side front tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 47,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,057 miles

A/C compressor belt very heavily deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four tyres slightly perished

both front brake discs look worn

offside front & offside rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

Fail 20 Nov 2014 42,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

A/C compressor belt very heavily deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all four tyres slightly perished

both front brake discs look worn

coolant level low!!

offside front & offside rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

Fail 3 Nov 2014 41,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 34,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,212 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,812 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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EK05 NVF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EK05 NVF, 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 NVF registered?

EK05 NVF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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