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HK05 TXG

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,932 mi
Last recorded142,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 TXG
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 142,932 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 7 Jun 2023 139,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 138,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 135,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

tested in wet conditions

Fail 19 May 2021 135,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Jun 2020 133,551 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Jun 2020 133,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 8 May 2019 130,581 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 120,734 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 120,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 109,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and starting to split on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 11 May 2016 97,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 87,170 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 May 2010 19,594 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2009 11,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,349 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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HK05 TXG is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HK05 TXG, 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 HK05 TXG registered?

HK05 TXG is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HK05 TXG safe to buy?

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