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FV05 PZK

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,637 mi
Last recorded99,637 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 PZK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,637 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 99,637 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,931 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonet catch missing but still opening

rear brake discs corroded

wishbone bushes slightly deteriated-brake pipes surface rust-front pads wearing low- front d bushes slight play.- rear d bushes slight play- o/s/r/ link slight play- rear pads low-

Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonet catch missing but still opening

rear brake discs corroded

wishbone bushes slightly deteriated-brake pipes surface rust-front pads wearing low- front d bushes slight play.- rear d bushes slight play- o/s/r/ link slight play- rear pads low-

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,858 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,858 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 75,155 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2011 75,147 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2010 64,260 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 53,798 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 53,798 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 41,467 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 41,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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FV05 PZK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FV05 PZK, 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 FV05 PZK registered?

FV05 PZK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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