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FM05 KYK

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,948 mi
Last recorded63,948 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 KYK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 63,948 miles

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

corrosion to whole of vehicle underside

Fail 16 Dec 2025 63,948 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to whole of vehicle underside

Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,496 miles

corrosion to underside and all suspension components

Fail 17 Dec 2024 62,496 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to underside and all suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 58,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 58,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 57,569 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,483 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,596 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,223 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 50,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,441 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,120 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe around strut starting to corrode

Fail 5 Sep 2014 45,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe around strut starting to corrode

Fail 21 Aug 2013 40,634 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre craking on outer side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,634 miles

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

offside rear tyre craking on outer side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,154 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,434 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,582 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,489 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,031 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 37,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FM05 KYK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FM05 KYK, 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 FM05 KYK registered?

FM05 KYK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 KYK safe to buy?

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