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FD55 EAF

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,690 mi
Last recorded50,690 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EAF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 50,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 50,690 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 50,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to offside rear flexi and both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 50,342 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to offside rear flexi and both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 49,288 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 48,811 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,241 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 48,241 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 47,960 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 46,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 45,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,157 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,147 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,980 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,464 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,284 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,658 miles

advise right front tyer wearing on outer edge at 2m/m

advise sight damping on steering left side gaiter

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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FD55 EAF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FD55 EAF, 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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FD55 EAF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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