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GP05 FKX

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,784 mi
Last recorded87,784 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FKX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2014 87,784 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Dec 2014 87,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,844 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 66,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls and are 3.5mm

fan belt perishing

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 3 May 2012 66,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls and are 3.5mm

fan belt perishing

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 20 May 2011 62,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,052 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,269 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,811 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,801 miles

all four brake discs rusty

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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GP05 FKX is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP05 FKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP05 FKX registered?

GP05 FKX is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GP05 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 FKX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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