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FT05 GKE

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 GKE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and nearside rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 99,449 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and nearside rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,602 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 90,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer blocked (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,588 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,455 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 72,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,357 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 4,924 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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FT05 GKE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT05 GKE, 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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FT05 GKE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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