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GD54 GPY

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,413 mi
Last recorded113,413 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 GPY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,413 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 113,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Light lens broken and showing white light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint seepage at short pipe to steering rack union to hose joint. (2.3.3b)

advise both rear tyres worn close to wear bars.

advise centre section rear flange badly corroded.

advise front brake discs scored.

advise fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint seepage at short pipe to steering rack union to hose joint. (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc holder removed. (8.3.1e)

advise both rear tyres worn close to wear bars.

advise centre section rear flange badly corroded.

advise front brake discs scored.

advise fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front brake slight binding

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,267 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,839 miles

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

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

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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GD54 GPY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GD54 GPY, 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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GD54 GPY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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