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GJ05 XGM

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,183 mi
Last recorded42,183 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XGM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 42,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

center to rear exhaust joint corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 41,985 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

center to rear exhaust joint corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing & tread separating but no cords exposed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perishing

oil leak

rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing & tread separating but no cords exposed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perishing

oil leak

rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,571 miles

Handbrake just within pass limit

Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,165 miles

Minor oil leak

N/S/R Tyre perishing and cracking on outer sidewall (no cords showing time of test)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,098 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 1 May 2013 39,949 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 1 May 2013 39,949 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 38,391 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,807 miles

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

both front valve stems deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,807 miles

both front valve stems deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,521 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 32,501 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,629 miles

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

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

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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 XGM is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

GJ05 XGM is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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