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FP55 UHL

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,503 mi
Last recorded156,503 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UHL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 156,503 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,364 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 111,825 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 111,825 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2014 89,905 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 67,173 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,665 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 57,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,070 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,707 miles

o/s/r tyre is low on inner edge

rear brake pads55%worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,983 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 34,983 miles

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

o/s/f tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,479 miles

front number plate cracked

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 UHL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

FP55 UHL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is FP55 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 UHL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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