MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,983 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front brake discs have corroded edges
Both rear brake discs have corroded edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
power steering rack misting of oil
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
slight exhaust leak from front flexi pipe
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
slight exhaust leak from front flexi pipe
both front tyres wearing low.
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.
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FD55 EAJ safe to buy?
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