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FG55 GFO

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GFO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,778 miles

Offside front wheel stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,979 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 87,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,085 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,947 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,484 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,076 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 38,076 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 37,843 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG55 GFO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FG55 GFO, 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 FG55 GFO registered?

FG55 GFO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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