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GF55 DGV

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DGV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 123,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,603 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,451 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,113 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,932 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 79,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,420 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,932 miles

front number plate cracked but numbers/letters still visable

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,198 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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GF55 DGV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF55 DGV, 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 GF55 DGV registered?

GF55 DGV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 DGV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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