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EX55 HDD

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,412 mi
Last recorded154,412 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HDD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2019 154,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 151,635 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 151,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 143,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 138,558 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

SMALL CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2014 131,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,370 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 116,080 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 116,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,327 miles

f pads and discs condition

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,843 miles

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

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

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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EX55 HDD is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX55 HDD, 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 EX55 HDD registered?

EX55 HDD is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 HDD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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