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GP05 MDO

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,638 mi
Last recorded74,638 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 MDO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,638 miles

Corrosion to both inner & outer sills at rear, near suspension front mount

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 13 Jul 2021 74,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both inner & outer sills at rear, near suspension front mount

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,594 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 72,594 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,310 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOX SECTION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,850 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 4mm

Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 4mm

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,770 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,367 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 35,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,027 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored.

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 17,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,551 miles

light corrosion on front brake discs.

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 MDO is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MDO, 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 GP05 MDO registered?

GP05 MDO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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