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GY05 GWM

2005 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,440 mi
Last recorded52,440 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GWM
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,440 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2012 40,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,473 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,763 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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GY05 GWM is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY05 GWM, 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 GY05 GWM registered?

GY05 GWM is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is GY05 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 GWM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY05 GWM have outstanding finance?

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