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EY05 LTF

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,358 mi
Last recorded58,358 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 LTF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 58,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,177 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,033 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 52,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,389 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,830 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,828 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 40,299 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 40,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 38,034 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,362 miles

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

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

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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EY05 LTF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EY05 LTF, 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 EY05 LTF registered?

EY05 LTF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 LTF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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