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FP55 UHM

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,111 mi
Last recorded67,111 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UHM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 67,111 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake wheel slightly seized

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 64,905 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 61,363 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 56,840 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,017 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edge of tread

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack up on outer side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,202 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 46,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,437 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 37,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,234 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,228 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 UHM is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHM, 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 FP55 UHM registered?

FP55 UHM is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is FP55 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 UHM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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