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FV55 NDX

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,993 mi
Last recorded75,993 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NDX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated got covers over boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside tread pattern

Fail 18 Sep 2019 65,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside tread pattern

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,305 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 52,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,646 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded borderline pass

front number plate damaged slightly

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded borderline pass

Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake pipes corroded borderline pass

front number plate damaged slightly

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded borderline pass

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FV55 NDX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV55 NDX, 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 FV55 NDX registered?

FV55 NDX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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