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GN55 VLS

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,517 mi
Last recorded55,517 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 VLS
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has only just met requirements so may need inspection or adjustment

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,893 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,029 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,577 miles

EML ON

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,851 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,842 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,758 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,010 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,242 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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GN55 VLS is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GN55 VLS, 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 GN55 VLS registered?

GN55 VLS is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is GN55 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 VLS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN55 VLS have outstanding finance?

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