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EX55 MFO

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,755 mi
Last recorded54,755 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MFO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 54,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 50,832 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 47,789 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 47,780 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 43,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 40,717 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,002 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 32,279 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 32,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 26,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 22,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 18,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,374 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 14,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

ADVICE both side front tyrte wearing outer edge

ADVICE nearside front tyre has slight cut on side-wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 11,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,231 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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EX55 MFO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

EX55 MFO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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