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GJ55 CGG

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,873 mi
Last recorded55,873 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CGG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,873 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 55,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

inner rack play

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,443 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,013 miles

slight cracking ageing rear tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,314 miles

slight cracking/ageing both rear tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,886 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,724 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,808 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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GJ55 CGG is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ55 CGG, 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 GJ55 CGG registered?

GJ55 CGG is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 CGG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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