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HD05 CKF

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,244 mi
Last recorded113,244 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 CKF
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 113,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres slight wear on outside edges

Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 85,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 85,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps cloudy beam images faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper strut top rubber mount cracked/splitting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point weak/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,261 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,972 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,370 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2021 58,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,940 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 46,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,634 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Jun 2018 45,634 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,876 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,904 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2016 43,904 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,578 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,660 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,660 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,457 miles

n/s/r tyre perished & worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,455 miles

n/s/r tyre perished & worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,498 miles

n/s/r tyre getting perished

Fail 24 Jun 2010 29,498 miles

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

h/brake travel high

n/s/f wiper blade torn

n/s/r tyre getting perished

suspect rear brake pads low !

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,967 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge & nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,966 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge & nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 21,557 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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HD05 CKF is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HD05 CKF, 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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HD05 CKF is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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