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EX05 OVA

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OVA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,541 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,391 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 58,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,787 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,232 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,189 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,321 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

parkbrake travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,614 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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EX05 OVA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EX05 OVA, 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 EX05 OVA registered?

EX05 OVA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is EX05 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 OVA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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