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FD55 EAJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,983 mi
Last recorded78,983 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,983 miles

Both front brake discs have corroded edges

Both rear brake discs have corroded edges

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,556 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

power steering rack misting of oil

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 58,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight exhaust leak from front flexi pipe

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,346 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight exhaust leak from front flexi pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,941 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 48,941 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low.

front pads worn low.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,773 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 39,773 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,565 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 31,565 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,908 miles

engine revs "surge"at fast idle.

front brake discs worn.

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 EAJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EAJ, 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 FD55 EAJ registered?

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

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