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FY55 NVB

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,374 mi
Last recorded148,374 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NVB
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 148,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 148,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 139,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,548 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 128,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between the flexables on the hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between the flexables on the hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexible banjo union on caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 117,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 117,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake hose steel sections corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 106,883 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake hose steel sections corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,909 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 95,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,624 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 29,578 miles

Handbrake High

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,578 miles

Handbrake High

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 NVB is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FY55 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

FY55 NVB is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is FY55 NVB safe to buy?

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