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FM05 KYN

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,433 mi
Last recorded71,433 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,433 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion (frames and suspension)

Fail 22 Mar 2024 71,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion (frames and suspension)

Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,875 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2023 62,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,736 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,409 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,542 miles

Offside Front O/S/F track rod end passing grease

interior of vehicle dirty

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,755 miles

Front Numberplate cracked

Scratches on front window screen

UNDERSIDE CORROSION IN PLACES

Brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,719 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Requires some brake fluid in

Windscreen scratched and chips in

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both the rear tyres worn and badly cracked need replaceing asp

front wipers worn

near side front tyre worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,203 miles

Cracking to rear tyres

N/S/F tyre under-inflated slightly

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Rear reg plate fading

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front disc pads worn to a borderline pass level

rear disc pads worn to a borderline pass level

Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,775 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

front number plate cracked

surface cracks to rear tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,134 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 27,097 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,335 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 10,408 miles

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

small cracks in tread of both front tyres

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 KYN is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FM05 KYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM05 KYN registered?

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

Is FM05 KYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 KYN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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