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FG05 WZC

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,495 mi
Last recorded60,495 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WZC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 60,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,027 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 58,305 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,848 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 56,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,057 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 55,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 51,550 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 51,550 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,317 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 44,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 36,270 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 36,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 27,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,543 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,731 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 12,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 9,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,788 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 WZC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WZC, 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

How do I check the history of FG05 WZC?

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What year was FG05 WZC registered?

FG05 WZC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is FG05 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 WZC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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