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FN55 YXJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,244 mi
Last recorded166,244 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YXJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 166,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 165,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 136,125 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)

hand brake low effort

Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 108,279 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 99,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2014 99,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,115 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 93,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully inspect sills as plastic covers are fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,936 miles

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

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

front number plate broken but secure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Mar 2012 79,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,472 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 64,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,763 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,388 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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FN55 YXJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc 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 FN55 YXJ, 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 FN55 YXJ registered?

FN55 YXJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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