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FG05 CPF

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 CPF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,905 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 80,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

bottom pully is sparking suspect and electrical fault on vehicle although no fault obvious

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,856 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 63,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,249 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted covering brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,628 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror adjuster faulty

front brake disks worn near borderline

Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,628 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

drivers door mirror adjuster faulty

front brake disks worn near borderline

Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,716 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade smearing & offside track line at end of blade

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,152 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 outer edges

nearside door mirror side adjustment inop

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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FG05 CPF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG05 CPF, 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 FG05 CPF registered?

FG05 CPF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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