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FG55 GFY

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,858 mi
Last recorded70,858 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GFY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 70,858 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 70,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,469 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 65,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light

Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,976 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light

Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,846 miles

195/50/15 tyres on front axle 195/60/15 tyes on rear axle

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

clutch pedal pad worn

signs of dampness around nearside and offside steering rack gaitors

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child sest

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,846 miles

195/50/15 tyres on front axle 195/60/15 tyes on rear axle

clutch pedal pad worn

signs of dampness around nearside and offside steering rack gaitors

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child sest

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,565 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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FG55 GFY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver 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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

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

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