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GF55 LPL

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,878 mi
Last recorded114,878 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 LPL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,878 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 114,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 99,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,394 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,391 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,837 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges, damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2020 73,837 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges, damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2019 67,824 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,963 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR + OSR worn low on inner edges / tyres perished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF tyre worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,152 miles

NSF tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,368 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,889 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 27,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,491 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,165 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 18,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,773 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 LPL is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

GF55 LPL is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is GF55 LPL safe to buy?

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