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FM54 DVC

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,483 mi
Last recorded77,483 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 DVC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 May 2017 67,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 May 2017 67,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 62,434 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 62,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 57,820 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 57,803 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 55,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,088 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,748 miles

offside rear tyre low on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,904 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,267 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,049 miles

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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FM54 DVC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FM54 DVC, 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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FM54 DVC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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