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FX55 EKT

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 EKT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,723 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 71,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,661 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 67,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,164 miles

Catalytic converter getting weak.

Engine oil found OFF dipstick - 1.5L added to MINIMUM.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to caliper flex. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,164 miles

Catalytic converter getting weak.

Engine oil found OFF dipstick - 1.5L added to MINIMUM.

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to caliper flex. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,714 miles

Rear Exhaust joint deteriating.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 2 miles

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

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

O/s rear tyre - nail in tread and leaking.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,135 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,290 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 15,280 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,694 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,489 miles

O/S/R brake caliper sticking on handbrake linkage

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

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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FX55 EKT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX55 EKT, 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 FX55 EKT registered?

FX55 EKT is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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