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FM54 HNK

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,645 mi
Last recorded73,645 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HNK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,645 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 73,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,971 miles

Components under vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 68,971 miles

Components under vehicle corroded

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,454 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,787 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,696 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,429 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 33,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

front discs worn thin

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,819 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 27,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,392 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,251 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 17,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FM54 HNK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HNK, 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 FM54 HNK registered?

FM54 HNK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is FM54 HNK safe to buy?

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