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FY55 NUP

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,996 mi
Last recorded87,996 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NUP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,996 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,031 miles

Offside rear door & wheel arch damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,031 miles

Offside rear door & wheel arch damaged

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,852 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 73,773 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 67,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2014 67,664 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,603 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,000 miles

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

os drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,518 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,518 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 46,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge

slight fluid leak from offside drive shaft seal

Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge

slight fluid leak from offside drive shaft seal

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,004 miles

both wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,803 miles

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

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 6 Sep 2008 30,469 miles

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

Advise drivers seatbelt slow to retract

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)

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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FY55 NUP is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY55 NUP, 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 FY55 NUP registered?

FY55 NUP is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is FY55 NUP safe to buy?

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