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FV05 ZNK

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,857 mi
Last recorded128,857 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZNK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 128,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 128,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,537 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 119,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,128 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,917 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 99,009 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,114 miles

rear wheels have slight bind

Fail 22 Jan 2013 83,033 miles

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

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

rear wheels have slight bind

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,540 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 66,540 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 50,471 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,029 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED/CRACKED

Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,724 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 17,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 ZNK is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

FV05 ZNK is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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