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GY55 UUJ

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,137 mi
Last recorded52,137 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UUJ
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,137 miles

nearside rear seat belt wearing,front number plate damaged/poor condition,brake discs wearing,n/s body damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seat belt wearing,front number plate damaged/poor condition,brake discs wearing,n/s body damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered around inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn around inner edge (and perished) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 45,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven Slow to react (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered around inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn around inner edge) and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 38,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

offside rear tyre is slightly cracked / deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2015 33,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

offside rear tyre is slightly cracked / deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,868 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres outer walls deteriorated/cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 9,537 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 9,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UUJ is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY55 UUJ, 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 GY55 UUJ registered?

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

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