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GD05 KUE

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,377 mi
Last recorded111,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 KUE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,744 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 102,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 97,862 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,486 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,904 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,024 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 75,867 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,584 miles

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GD05 KUE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD05 KUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD05 KUE registered?

GD05 KUE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is GD05 KUE safe to buy?

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