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GL05 TOJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,145 mi
Last recorded46,145 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TOJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,145 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,332 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 43,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has advanced inner wear

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

Offside Front Tyre has advanced inner wear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,861 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,120 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,556 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,844 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 TOJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL05 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

GL05 TOJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is GL05 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 TOJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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