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EK05 UJU

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,368 mi
Last recorded108,368 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,368 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,197 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2018 104,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 89,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,167 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 81,167 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,138 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,331 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,981 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 31,981 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,495 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 UJU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

EK05 UJU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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