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FD55 YUG

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,584 mi
Last recorded95,584 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YUG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,279 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,022 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,022 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,780 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,780 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,272 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 67,270 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,221 miles

signs of dampness around nearside and offside steering rack bellows

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,892 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING

both bellows on steering rack damp

Fail 21 Mar 2012 49,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

CLUTCH SLIPPING

both bellows on steering rack damp

clutch pedal anti-slip cover incomplete

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,902 miles

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

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

engine rattle

front number plate cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine rattle

front number plate cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Mar 2010 27,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s steering rack gator damp

o/s/rear tyre wearing on edge

slight movement in drivers seat runners

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,008 miles

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

o/s steering rack gator damp

o/s/rear tyre wearing on edge

slight movement in drivers seat runners

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,061 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 13,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns wiper split still clearing screen

nsf tyre worn below 1.6 mm on outer edge just meets mot requirements

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 YUG is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YUG, 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 YUG is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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