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FE05 ORW

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,808 mi
Last recorded63,808 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 ORW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,808 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,121 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,121 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,150 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

windscreen scratched

Fail 14 Mar 2017 53,147 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.3.3a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

under body covers fitted

windscreen scratched

Fail 22 Feb 2016 46,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badley perished and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

under body covers fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,201 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Nearside wiper starting to lose it's effectiveness

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,319 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,539 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,476 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 17,476 miles

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

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

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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FE05 ORW is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE05 ORW, 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 FE05 ORW registered?

FE05 ORW is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is FE05 ORW safe to buy?

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