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GJ05 JXW

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,423 mi
Last recorded115,423 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,423 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,109 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 105,109 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,375 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,361 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,877 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,877 miles

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,710 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,351 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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GJ05 JXW is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

GJ05 JXW is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 JXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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