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GK55 PCX

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,829 mi
Last recorded74,829 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 PCX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,829 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 74,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,866 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,946 miles

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,868 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 35,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,829 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2008 16,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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GK55 PCX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK55 PCX, 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 GK55 PCX registered?

GK55 PCX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GK55 PCX safe to buy?

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