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ET05 KFE

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,043 mi
Last recorded73,043 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 KFE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 73,043 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH SIDES (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,673 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 64,672 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,165 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 57,138 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,584 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 50,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 47,631 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 47,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,131 miles

Rear TYRES CRACKED ON OUTER WALLS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,151 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 41,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 37,204 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 33,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,858 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,776 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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ET05 KFE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET05 KFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 KFE registered?

ET05 KFE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is ET05 KFE safe to buy?

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