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EX05 XGU

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,067 mi
Last recorded56,067 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 56,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 55,958 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under trays covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 55,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Water ingress in lens assembly

Fail 3 Jan 2023 55,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Water ingress in lens assembly

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,002 miles

near side headlamp and bumper damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,336 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 43,336 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 38,167 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Feb 2014 26,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,173 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,725 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,308 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,354 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 XGU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

EX05 XGU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is EX05 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XGU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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