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FD55 EAG

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,061 mi
Last recorded109,061 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2024 109,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both rear inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,354 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,354 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,237 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner sills (covers fitted on outer sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on inner wheel arches and various suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,620 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,314 miles

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,090 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 45,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,560 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,596 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 33,555 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,973 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,251 miles

both front tyres worn low.

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 EAG is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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