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GJ55 XCX

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,634 mi
Last recorded104,634 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XCX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 104,634 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 104,634 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 97,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 90,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,835 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,160 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,869 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,018 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres split and perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,533 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,216 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low(3mm) and bald on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low(3mm) and worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,866 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and bald on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low and worn very low on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,665 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,297 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 XCX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GJ55 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

GJ55 XCX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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