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FG05 ZWV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,069 mi
Last recorded125,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 125,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage to vehicles bodywork and alloy wheels

exhaust system corroded

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r passenger seatbelt fraying on edges

rear brake pads very close to legal limit

Pass 29 May 2013 103,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 May 2013 103,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,204 miles

rear wiper smeering

brake fluid level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

dents and scratches to varius body panels

front number plate cracked

n/s wing mirror damaged

o/s/f door piller taped up

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 14 Jun 2011 57,204 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

dents and scratches to varius body panels

front number plate cracked

n/s wing mirror damaged

o/s/f door piller taped up

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

rear brake pads worn low

rear wiper smeering

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,222 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking in the tread

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 18 May 2009 31,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZWV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG05 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

FG05 ZWV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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