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GF05 EUH

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,504 mi
Last recorded113,504 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sills, underbody, sub frame, chassis, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive, Various repairs covered in underseal, paint and etc

Fail 11 Feb 2026 113,504 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sills, underbody, sub frame, chassis, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive, Various repairs covered in underseal, paint and etc

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,475 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,584 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,576 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,294 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 69,861 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 69,856 miles

Fuel hose leaking over flow from filler pipe to tank (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,721 miles

child seat fitted at time of test rear seat belt not checked

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,311 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,734 miles

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,423 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,364 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,760 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,947 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 EUH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EUH, 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 EUH registered?

GF05 EUH is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is GF05 EUH safe to buy?

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