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GF05 DVV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,630 mi
Last recorded86,630 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 DVV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,103 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 81,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,475 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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GF05 DVV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF05 DVV, 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 GF05 DVV registered?

GF05 DVV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is GF05 DVV safe to buy?

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