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GD05 KUJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,310 mi
Last recorded151,310 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 KUJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 151,310 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 151,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 130,535 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 130,525 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,843 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 111,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,958 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 94,958 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 94,944 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,004 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,585 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,916 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 53,916 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct 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 KUJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GD05 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

GD05 KUJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is GD05 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 KUJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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