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FP05 SKE

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,694 mi
Last recorded78,694 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 SKE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,694 miles

long brake pedal travel

near side rear seat belt poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,457 miles

near side front brake pads low

off side front tyre worn on edges

rear indicator bulbs going white

Fail 13 Apr 2017 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

near side front brake pads low

off side front tyre worn on edges

rear indicator bulbs going white

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,915 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,914 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,619 miles

hand brake poor

Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,619 miles

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

hand brake poor

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn both edges and cracking

exhaust corroding

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre wearing both edges

Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn both edges and cracking

exhaust corroding

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre wearing both edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,893 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery slightly loose

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f brake pad getting low

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,701 miles

n/s/r seat belt starting to fray

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,462 miles

near side front washer poor

off side front washer poor

Pass 29 May 2010 26,643 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,454 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,053 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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FP05 SKE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP05 SKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 SKE registered?

FP05 SKE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FP05 SKE safe to buy?

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