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FG05 ZXE

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,726 mi
Last recorded121,726 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZXE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,800 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 109,800 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,977 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 84,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn [D bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn [D bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,879 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,817 miles

**FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE AT LOW EFFORTS**

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED + DISTORTED (OFFSIDE WORSE)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,216 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,470 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,004 miles

front wiper blades split

Fail 13 Apr 2010 30,004 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,866 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 22 Apr 2009 26,863 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 20,396 miles

Nearside 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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FG05 ZXE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

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

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