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FP55 PXF

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,504 mi
Last recorded59,504 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 PXF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 54,087 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 53,029 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 53,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump runs no fliud at jets water under car after pump runs (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,553 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,676 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 18,988 miles

n/s o/s front inner brake discs starting to wear thin

Fail 3 Nov 2009 15,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,706 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 12,100 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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FP55 PXF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP55 PXF, 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 FP55 PXF registered?

FP55 PXF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is FP55 PXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 PXF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP55 PXF have outstanding finance?

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