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FY55 WNU

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,462 mi
Last recorded72,462 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,455 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,009 miles

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

both rear tyres are deteriorating

near side front tyre has cut in but not showing core

near side rear seat belt sticky when in use

off side rear tyre has cuts in but not showing core

rear number plate is deteriorating

slight oil leak from power steering system

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,948 miles

n/s/f spray jet all working at 50%

rear number plate deteriorating

slight oil leak from power steering system

Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to screen

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,812 miles

small chips in windsreen

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,907 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,126 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,021 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,465 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 WNU is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY55 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

FY55 WNU is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is FY55 WNU safe to buy?

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