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FY05 RZW

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,086 mi
Last recorded114,086 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 RZW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,086 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables chafed but not excessive (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,162 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at trail arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at trail arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Vehicle has only just met parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front to rear brake pipes in plastic covers not allowing full inspection of pipes

both rear coil spring seats on shockers slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,375 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety hook siezed (8.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front to rear brake pipes in plastic covers not allowing full inspection of pipes

both rear coil spring seats on shockers slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 89,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 85,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 81,601 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,603 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracking

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 12 Oct 2012 77,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracking

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Oct 2011 64,626 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 64,626 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,528 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,791 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,541 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 26,365 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,772 miles

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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FY05 RZW is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY05 RZW, 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 FY05 RZW registered?

FY05 RZW is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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