MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake pipes greased
both rear inner sills rusty
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake pipes greased
both rear inner sills rusty
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear inner sills rusty
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill rusty
hand brake performance just met @ 16%
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill rusty
brake pipes greased
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear inner sills rusty
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear inner sills rusty
brake pipes greased
front to rears brake pipes not seen
handbrake performance just met @ 17%
brake pipes greased
front to rears not seen
handbrake just met requirments at 16%
brake pipes greased
front to rear brake pipes not seen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wipers split
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?
Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK55 DPE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 EK55 DPE, 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 EK55 DPE registered?
EK55 DPE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 September 2005.
Is EK55 DPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK55 DPE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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