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HJ55 SZT

2005 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,754 mi
Last recorded127,754 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SZT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 127,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 111,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,377 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 76,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,000 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 59,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 40,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 19,490 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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HJ55 SZT is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ55 SZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ55 SZT registered?

HJ55 SZT is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 SZT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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