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EO05 XNE

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,550 mi
Last recorded33,550 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XNE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 33,550 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 30,677 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus, worn to edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 30,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning power steering pump belt loose, adjustment / repair (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus, worn to edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 30,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 30,070 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 29,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 28,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 26,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 24,854 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 24,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 22,331 miles

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

o/side rear tyre outer edge cracked

Pass 30 May 2014 21,048 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have deteriorated to edge and sidewall

offside front tyre worn to inner and outer edge/ also has deep cuts to tyre tread

Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc slightly worn

nearside rear tyre silghtly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing inner/outer edge plus deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 19,808 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc slightly worn

nearside rear tyre silghtly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing inner/outer edge plus deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2012 18,797 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,168 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 8,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 4,524 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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EO05 XNE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO05 XNE, 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 EO05 XNE registered?

EO05 XNE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EO05 XNE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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