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FL55 UCE

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 UCE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 92,730 miles

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

underside heverly undersealed

Pass 18 May 2023 91,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 91,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 90,358 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 90,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,933 miles

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

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

washers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,362 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 84,360 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers

Fail 23 Sep 2015 67,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,671 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,671 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,825 miles

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

wipers split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,896 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,809 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 6 Sep 2010 31,809 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,465 miles

nearside parking brake reading slightly down

Fail 19 Sep 2008 17,465 miles

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside parking brake reading down,recommend attention.

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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FL55 UCE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FL55 UCE, 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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FL55 UCE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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