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GY05 UTC

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,373 mi
Last recorded121,373 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 UTC
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,373 miles

both rear brake callpers worn just in limets

Fail 27 Sep 2017 121,372 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 121,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake pad anti rattle pad insecure

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 114,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 114,299 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,652 miles

Nearside rear tyre On Legal Limit close to excessive

Fail 23 May 2015 107,500 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake pads worn

Nearside rear tyre On Legal Limit close to excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2014 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 98,215 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,990 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 76,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,037 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,968 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 21,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 14,610 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 14,610 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 10,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall and wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,918 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall and wearing on edges

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 UTC is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTC, 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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GY05 UTC is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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