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GL05 KTO

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,732 mi
Last recorded113,732 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KTO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 105,427 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,480 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,103 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,941 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,412 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,631 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 74,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 61,294 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,294 miles

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 24 Aug 2010 58,228 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 46,182 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn and out of shape

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,182 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn and out of shape

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,971 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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GL05 KTO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL05 KTO, 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 GL05 KTO registered?

GL05 KTO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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