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FM05 KYP

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,362 mi
Last recorded85,362 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 KYP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,362 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 85,360 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,624 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON - RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

Fail 27 Jun 2018 72,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK BOOT SPLIT (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON - RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Front anti roll bar D bushes slight wear

Front brake discs showing wear on inner faces

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

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

Rear brakes slight imbalance

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jul 2016 51,852 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking at brake caliper/hose joint (3.6.A.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs showing wear on inner faces

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

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

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

Rear brakes slight imbalance

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,225 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,902 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,611 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KYP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYP, 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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FM05 KYP is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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