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FM05 ZSV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ZSV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 113,522 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded And offside main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,011 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 111,718 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear correded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 103kg/f (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 76kg/f (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort 32kg/f (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding 36kg/f (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2013 75,093 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 75,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 62,176 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,007 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges and getting low on tread 195/60/15

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,241 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 33,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,643 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 32,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 28,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 28,552 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,717 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ZSV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

FM05 ZSV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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