MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
alternator belt starting to split
rear pads wearing low close to limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box top of box ON LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))
nearside rear anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover deteriorating
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose
offside front tyre cracking on edges worn on edges and wearing low on edges
offside rear shock absorber spring cup corroding
play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link ON LIMIT
steering rack wet on offside but no leak time of test
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box top of box ON LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))
nearside rear anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover deteriorating
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose
offside front tyre cracking on edges worn on edges and wearing low on edges
offside rear shock absorber spring cup corroding
play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link ON LIMIT
steering rack wet on offside but no leak time of test
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
abs rings corroded
both front d bushes worn
both rear anti roll bar links b rackets heavily corroded
corrosion to inner wheel arches
front joint dust covers perished
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
abs rings corroded
both front d bushes worn
both rear anti roll bar links b rackets heavily corroded
corrosion to inner wheel arches
front joint dust covers perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear going to nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear going to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
nearside front tyre worn outer edge and wearing inner edge
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
offside front brake pipe rusty
slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link
steering rack damp on offside
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear going to nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear going to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
nearside front tyre worn outer edge and wearing inner edge
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
offside front brake pipe rusty
slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link
steering rack damp on offside
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by tank going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by tank going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside rear tyre perishing in tread
offside front steering rack gaiter damp but no leak found time of test
offside rear handbrake low effort
slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by tank going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by tank going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside rear tyre perishing in tread
offside front steering rack gaiter damp but no leak found time of test
offside rear handbrake low effort
slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
dampness to power steering rack/gaiter area
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
dampness to power steering rack/gaiter area
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear rear light lens temporary repair
Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear rear light lens temporary repair
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to limit (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to limit (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
dampness to steering gaiter area
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to limit (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to limit (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
dampness to steering gaiter area
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
dampness around power steering rack
nearside and offside rear metal brake slightly corroded
Nearside Front 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
dampness around power steering rack
nearside and offside rear metal brake slightly corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front ytre badly perished tread
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system deteriorated
wheel alignment check
both front and offside rear tyres showing signs of deterioration
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front and offside rear tyres showing signs of deterioration
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
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GL54 WTV is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 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 GL54 WTV, 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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GL54 WTV is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 February 2005.
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