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EK55 XFJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,066 mi
Last recorded159,066 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XFJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 159,066 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 159,066 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 137,974 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

Fail 8 Feb 2018 137,974 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,384 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 102,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,454 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,968 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,051 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,485 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,591 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,458 miles

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

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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EK55 XFJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFJ, 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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EK55 XFJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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