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HK05 GSY

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,074 mi
Last recorded94,074 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 GSY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 94,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,164 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 88,066 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,748 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,464 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,377 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 61,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,828 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 40,007 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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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HK05 GSY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK05 GSY, 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 HK05 GSY registered?

HK05 GSY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is HK05 GSY safe to buy?

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