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EU05 KXV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,620 mi
Last recorded99,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 KXV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,332 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,332 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,879 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 73,879 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,836 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,836 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 54,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,807 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 44,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,569 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 32,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,109 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 15,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,075 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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EU05 KXV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU05 KXV, 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 EU05 KXV registered?

EU05 KXV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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