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GU54 UCO

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,632 mi
Last recorded84,632 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 UCO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,581 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,277 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,777 miles

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

recommend inspection of handbrake due to uneven application

Fail 14 Sep 2013 57,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

recommend inspection of handbrake due to uneven application

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,711 miles

cover over engine

front flexi exhaust starting to deteriorate

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,068 miles

cover over engine giving restricted views

sills covered by mouldings

Fail 4 Oct 2011 53,068 miles

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

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

cover over engine giving restricted views

sills covered by mouldings

Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,179 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,179 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,557 miles

Both rear tyres lightly perished

N/S/R seatbelt Fluffed and slightly frayed

O/S/R seatbelt Fluffed and slightly frayed

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2009 35,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,683 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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GU54 UCO 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 75%.

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 GU54 UCO, 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 GU54 UCO registered?

GU54 UCO is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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