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HG55 OLA

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,016 mi
Last recorded38,016 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 OLA
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,589 miles

Front brake pads worn and high imballance of 19% recorded on brake test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,719 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre`s wearing thin on inner edges near limit

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges near limit

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,939 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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HG55 OLA is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HG55 OLA, 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 HG55 OLA registered?

HG55 OLA is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is HG55 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 OLA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG55 OLA have outstanding finance?

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