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GJ05 JXG

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,184 mi
Last recorded97,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JXG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (wiper arm been re-adjusted) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2018 97,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom of windscreen cracked (8.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,681 miles

Crack to bottom part of the windscreen but not affecting driver's view of the road

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 83,273 miles

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

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

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

Crack to bottom part of the windscreen but not affecting driver's view of the road

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,819 miles

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

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

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

extensive crack to lower part of widscreen, but not affecting view of road

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,042 miles

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

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

crack in screen

Fail 16 Apr 2015 59,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

crack in screen

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,556 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,082 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,519 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 12,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 11,037 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED IN BETWEEN TREADS BUT NO CORDS VISABLE,HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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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GJ05 JXG 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 71.4%.

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 GJ05 JXG, 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 GJ05 JXG registered?

GJ05 JXG is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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