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FD05 GRK

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,304 mi
Last recorded87,304 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GRK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,304 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,084 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,836 miles

Offside Rear slight cracks in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bolt missing from tow bar mounting on O/S

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,395 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,615 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,503 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,198 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 29,166 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers wiper split slightly

Pass 19 May 2008 20,531 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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FD05 GRK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FD05 GRK, 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 FD05 GRK registered?

FD05 GRK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is FD05 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 GRK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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