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GY55 UUH

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,514 mi
Last recorded98,514 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UUH
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,514 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 98,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,752 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 94,605 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,398 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,411 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Dec 2019 90,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake back plate, slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 85,482 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device heat shield damaged corrosion has created a hole (3.6.I.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,693 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,199 miles

Engine management light EML

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

Offside Front slight play on inner steering joint

brake discs rusty from standing

Fail 3 Dec 2015 81,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light EML

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

Offside Front slight play on inner steering joint

brake discs rusty from standing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,232 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 80,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust joints poor but not leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 17 Sep 2012 57,521 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 57,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 19 Sep 2011 49,736 miles

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

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

front tyres 3mm approx/slightley lower on edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,375 miles

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

front brake discs lipped

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,249 miles

both front tyres worn very low on edges.

both rear tyres perished/cracking.

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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GY55 UUH is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY55 UUH, 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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GY55 UUH is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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