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FY55 VVR

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,955 mi
Last recorded66,955 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VVR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,955 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT LAMP LENSE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR LINK JOINT BOOTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARM SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,141 miles

Exhaust flanges very scabby with rust

Fail 19 Oct 2021 61,096 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust flanges very scabby with rust

Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,500 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords FROM CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,663 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake 16%

Fail 21 Oct 2019 57,662 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake 16%

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake efforts just pass mot

Fail 23 Oct 2018 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake efforts just pass mot

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,443 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,555 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 49,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,729 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 46,668 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,898 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 41,531 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,682 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 26,682 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,435 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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FY55 VVR is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

FY55 VVR is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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