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GN54 WRF

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,357 mi
Last recorded68,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 WRF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,357 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

ns+os headlights faded

nsr+osr tyres perished/cracking

slight dampness on steering rack

slight noise from aux belt area

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,361 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,525 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

ns+os headlamps faded

nsr + osr tyres slightly perished

slight dampness on steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,513 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

ns+os headlamps faded

nsr + osr tyres slightly perished

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,057 miles

front number plate deteriorating near to excess

o/s/f tyre low on edges

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

exhaust center to rear joint corroding

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,792 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,247 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F tyre low tread on edges

Rear wiper rubber blade missing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F tyre low tread on edges

Rear wiper rubber blade missing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,170 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads 2/3 worn & discs lipped & worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,583 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,773 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre below limit outer edge but outside centre 3/4

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,518 miles

Both N/S tyre show signs of outer sidewall damage

Both rear tyre slightly perished

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,703 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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GN54 WRF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GN54 WRF, 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 GN54 WRF registered?

GN54 WRF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is GN54 WRF safe to buy?

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