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HG05 YRE

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,589 mi
Last recorded99,589 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YRE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges,cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge,cracking to tread and side walls,nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust flex pipe loose

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,222 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 81,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 20 May 2015 81,645 miles

presenter adviced

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 75,744 miles

Oil leak

slight exhaust blow front flexi

Pass 22 May 2013 69,327 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

front tyres 2mm

Pass 9 May 2012 62,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 54,858 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 54,836 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 48,193 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,828 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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HG05 YRE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG05 YRE, 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 HG05 YRE registered?

HG05 YRE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is HG05 YRE safe to buy?

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