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FV55 TVC

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,617 mi
Last recorded111,617 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 TVC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,617 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 109,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding by hand

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,952 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 103,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,514 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 97,514 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,798 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,341 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,245 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 54,240 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,171 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,804 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,300 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 12,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FV55 TVC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TVC, 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 FV55 TVC registered?

FV55 TVC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is FV55 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 TVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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