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FG05 WNX

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,082 mi
Last recorded40,082 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WNX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 36,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 33,426 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 30,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 30,809 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 30,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,957 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,480 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,423 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 23,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,659 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,398 miles

front reg plate cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,005 miles

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,323 miles

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 WNX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 WNX registered?

FG05 WNX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is FG05 WNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 WNX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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